“GLOBAL MUSIC KING”: Netizens buzz as BTS' Jimin’s WHO becomes the best-selling song by a Male K-pop act in 2025 in US

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BTS' Jimin’s solo composition WHO turned out to be the best-selling song among male K-pop acts in the US in 2025. Park Jimin’s independent track was dropped in 2024 as part of his second solo record, MUSE. BTS’ Jimin’s track has already created new records since its launch.

Fans of Jimin were thrilled to see his song became best seller in the US; therefore, his fans filled the online media with their love and praises for him. One of them called him a hit maker, global music king, face of K-pop, and record maker.

“CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN HIT MAKER JIMIN SPOTIFY KING JIMIN GLOBAL MUSIC KING JIMIN KPOP ICON JIMIN FACE OF KPOP JIMIN KING OF KPOP JIMIN GLOBAL POP STAR JIMIN HISTORY MAKER JIMIN RECORD MAKER JIMIN GLOBAL IT BOY JIMIN FOCUS ON JIMIN JIMIN JIMIN #JIMIN #지민 #jimin #Jimin_Who”

Netizens react as BTS' Jimin emerges as best selling song by a male K-pop artist in the US

One of his fans stressed how BTS' Jimin achieved a milestone without any Western collab:

“Organic, without any industry push and western collab. OH KINGMIN”

Another fan seemed proud of their beloved Park Jimin:

“JIMERICA are you ready to admire Jimin back on stage? Thank you for all your hard work! PROUD OF YOU JIMIN CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN WELL DONE PJMS”

An admirer praised WHO, calling it the best romantic song:

“Best romantic emotions song ever For two years still the best and will keep being the best CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN CHART MASTER JIMIN #ParkJimin #지민 #JIMIN”

Another admirer wrote:

“Btw let’s not forget that Who was released in July 2024. Jimerica for a reason CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN THE BIGGEST SOLOIST JIMIN CHART MASTER JIMIN WE LOVE YOU JIMIN WITH JIMIN TILL THE END”

One of BTS' Jimin’s fans said that his song may soon trend across all platforms.

““Who” by Jimin is a song that will never age. I wouldn’t be surprised if one day, it becomes a trend across different platforms. It fits every situation. Single? Listen to Who. In a relationship? Listen to Who. Depressed or sad? Listen to Who.”

Another fan looked forward to Jimin’s part in the group’s comeback album:

“I hope they give him the most lines, the most screen time, and put him front and center in the dance. Jimin is clearly the most popular member in the US and worldwide. If they want a successful comeback, they know they have to prioritize Jimin”

BTS' Jimin spent 500 days on the Spotify US chart

With his solo song WHO, Jimin set a new milestone on the Spotify US list. The song was the first and only K-pop song to remain on the US Spotify chart for 500 days. While serving in the military, the BTS vocalist’s song made its premiere in July 2024.

WHO also earned a spot on the US Amazon Digital Songs Best Sellers for 2025. The K-pop star most recently had 15 entries on the US Amazon Digital Songs Best Sellers list. Last year, BTS’ Jimin’s single rose to the top of the K-pop solo chart. For the second consecutive year, the BTS idol has the most entries on the year-end chart. The Like Crazy vocalist is the first and only K-soloist in history to be on the list multiple times over several years.


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Edited by Amey Mirashi