“Global King”: Netizens buzz as BTS' Jungkook becomes the most streamed male K-pop soloist of 2025 on Spotify

BTS' Jungkook once again drew attention after he emerged as the most streamed K-pop male soloist on Spotify for this year. The Standing Next To You maker earned the first spot without even releasing any new music since 2023.

The BTS idol also got #3 spot among all K-pop soloists (both male and female) in Global streams on Spotify. BTS' Jungkook also ranked #8 on Spotify’s Top 20 K-Pop Artists 2025 list. He became the only BTS member on the Top 10 K-pop artists rankings.

Jk’s fans were amazed to see his latest rankings on Spotify lists. Therefore, fans swamped the internet with their adulation for the Hate You artist. One of them said:

“Woww he didnt even released anything. Thats Global king Jungkook”

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Netizens react as BTS' Jungkook becomes most streamed male K-pop soloist on Spotify this year

One of his fans wrote:

“King Jungkook without releasing anything from last more than 2 yrs!!! He did it again”

Another fan congratulated BTS' Jungkook.

“He achieved this without any major new releases in 2 years !! Thank God, we stan a singer CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK”

An admirer dubbed him as history maker and global pop superstar.

“#Jungkook without releasing anything since 2023. We support a true singer, with pure, incredible talent. HISTORY MAKER JUNGKOOK GLOBAL POP SUPERSTAR JUNGKOOK PROUD OF YOU JUNGKOOK”

Another admirer labeled Golden maknae as King of K-pop.

“KING OF K-POP JUNGKOOK #정국 CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK”

One of BTS' Jungkook’s followers wrote:

“Of course jjks are consistently streaming for jk songs and together with the non fans so it's really not surprising..Congratulations Jungkook .”

Another follower commented:

“Jungkook’s music is truly loved, people still stream his songs even though he hasn’t released any official music in more than 2 years. I still see many people using the Still With You sound on TT, and some artists are still covering his songs. CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK”

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More about Spotify most streamed K-pop artists this year

Here’s the complete rundown of Spotify’s Top 20 most streamed K-Pop artists globally:

• BTS
• Stray Kids
• JENNIE
• ROSÉ
• HUNTR/X
• TWICE
• BLACKPINK
• JungKook
• ENHYPEN
• KATSEYE
• Jimin
• LE SSERAFIM
• JIN
• LISA
• SEVENTEEN
• NewJeans
• Aespa
• j-hope
• TOMORROW X TOGETHER
• Saja Boys

In related news, BTS’ Jungkook recently became the first K-pop soloist to grace Rolling Stone UK’s cover.

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Also read: “He is a history maker”: Netizens react as BTS' Jungkook becomes first K-pop soloist to grace the cover of Rolling Stone UK