A concept image for Jungkook's single, "3D" (Big Hit Music)
In a significant move toward his solo endeavors, Jungkook, the youngest member of BTS, is slated to release his inaugural solo album titled "Golden" on November 3. The album marks a pivotal moment in his solo career, representing an exploration of his individuality and artistic expression.
Inspired by Jungkook's defining moments as a solo artist, "Golden" encompasses 11 tracks, including the hit singles "Seven (feat. Latto)" and "3D (feat. Jack Harlow)," which were previously released. With this album, Jungkook aims to candidly showcase his artistic identity and colors.
Jungkook made a remarkable entrance into the solo music scene in July with his debut single "Seven," which swiftly rose to the top of Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart and iTunes Top Song charts in a staggering 106 countries. The success of "Seven" propelled Jungkook to become the first Asian musician to maintain a top position on Billboard's Global 200 and Global (US excl.) charts for an impressive seven consecutive weeks.
Notably, "Seven" made history on Spotify, setting multiple records, including the fastest song to accumulate 50 million streams and 100 million streams on the platform. Jungkook's subsequent single "3D" continued this streak, reaching No. 1 on the iTunes song chart in 100 countries within just 16 hours of its release on September 29.
Beyond the charts, Jungkook achieved a historic milestone by headlining the 2023 Global Citizen Festival in New York, solidifying his position as the first Korean artist to take the spotlight at the prestigious annual music fest.
Jungkook's solo journey began earlier, with his songs "Stay Alive" and "Left & Right" making appearances on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in the previous year. Additionally, his collaboration with American pop star Charlie Puth on "Left & Right" peaked at No. 22 on the chart. Jungkook also contributed "Dreamers," the official soundtrack for the Qatar World Cup, which topped the iTunes song chart in an impressive 102 countries.
These accomplishments culminated in Jungkook earning a Guinness World Record for a K-pop male solo artist, amassing a billion streams on Spotify, a testament to his undeniable global influence and music's universal appeal. As the anticipation builds for his solo album "Golden," Jungkook is primed to continue his successful solo march in the global music scene, captivating audiences worldwide.
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