Seven by BTS Jungkook featuring American rapper Latto has re-entered the Global Spotify chart at 78 with over 1.51 million additional streams. The smash hit was released in July 2023 and took the airwaves and charts by storm.
The UK Garage and Pop song debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100 and the Global 200. It became the first song of the collaborating artists to top the Billboard.
Seven by BTS Jungkook boasts several achievements, including being the fastest song to hit one billion streams on Spotify and growing to become the most-streamed collaborative project of 2023.
Jungkook’s Seven debuted in the third position on the UK Singles Chart. Gary became the highest-debuting single by a Korean act on the chart. In Seven, BTS Jungkook celebrates the intensity of intimacy with one’s love interest and passion. Using lyrics like:
"It's the way that you can ride/It's the way that you can ride (Oh-oh-oh-oh)/ Think I met you in another life/ So break me off another time (Oh-oh-oh-oh)You wrap around me, and you give me life/ And that's why night after night I'll be fu***in' you right."'
Fans react to Seven by BTS Jungkook re-entering the Spotify Global charts this year
Music and Pop culture news account on X, @popbase, shared the news of Seven’s latest achievement, and @corneil_ri tweeted in response:
“Biggest smash hit of the decade.”
Other Netizens praised Jungkook and Latto for an evergreen charm:
“The way Seven never leave this chart after almost two years, Jungkook GOAT. Give it a listen,” @CrestfallenKoo added.
“Jungkook and Latto are killing it again! The climb back up shows how strong the song really is,” @itsaruncr2 added.
“'Seven' said "you missed me?" and jumped 30 spots ...Jungkook really never goes out of style,” @BundleOfJoyz praised on X.
Other music enthusiasts marvelled at the staying power of Seven and expressed the same:
“Almost 2 yrs old yet still smashing...Most popular Asian soloist for a reason,” @GodfavJk added.
“King ruling with a debut album, mind you, while people are on their second and thirds,” @Organickooki gushed.
“Seven is still going strong! Imagine the longevity for Jungkook and Latto,” @Thecityismine_x added.
BTS Jungkook is currently serving in the South Korean military and is expected to be discharged in June 2025. Stay tuned for more updates.