“Never Let Go” Debuts at No. 97, Setting Record for K-Pop Solo Artist

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Jungkook, a member of the internationally acclaimed K-pop group BTS, has placed his solo digital single, "Never Let Go," on Billboard’s Hot 100, according to the chart preview released on Monday by the publication. The track entered the chart dated June 22 at No. 97, marking his seventh song to debut on the Main Songs chart and extending his record for the most entries by a K-pop solo artist.

Billboard noted that this is Jungkook’s seventh career solo song to appear on the chart, with his previous entry being "Standing Next To You" in November. In addition, the publication highlighted his achievements along with the entries of the other BTS members, both as a group (totaling 27) and as solo artists.

"Never Let Go," a song dedicated to fans, also secured a spot at No. 60 on the UK’s Official Singles Chart Top 100, making it Jungkook’s seventh entry and a record for a K-pop solo artist. The track topped the iTunes Top Songs chart in 102 regions worldwide.

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