On August 13, BTS' Jungkook’s GOLDEN emerged as the most-streamed album by a K-pop solo artist on Spotify Mexico. The idol’s one and only solo album also became the second most-streamed album by a K-pop act, next to his group BTS, leading with their album Map of the Soul.
In addition to his album, BTS’ Jungkook’s track SEVEN turned out to be the third most-streamed song by a K-pop act on Spotify Mexico.
Fans of Jk were overjoyed with his album’s new mark in Mexico. Consequently, his admirers swamped social media with praises for him.
Fans delighted as BTS' Jungkook’s GODLEN creates new record on Spotify Mexico
Many fans gave responses to BTS' Jungkook’s new accomplishment. While many congratulated the BTS maknae for his chart-topping album, others labeled it as a no-skip album. Another fan dubbed him as King of Pop.
“CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK FOR THE HIT ALBUM!!!,” a fan wrote.
“Congratulations Jungkook. Truly a no skip album.,” commented another fan.
“CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK. | #Jungkook’s “Golden #jungkookweloveyou. king of pop,” said another fan.
Some commented that BTS' Jungkook is iconic, while others claimed that GOLDEN is an organic hit.
“Most Successful Kpop Soloist things. Congratulations Jungkook. Golden the organic hit you are,” commented an admirer.
“Jungkook is iconic,” stated an admirer.
Jungkook’s GOLDEN came out in November 2023
Jeon Jungkook officially launched his inaugural independent record, GOLDEN, on November 3, 2023. The idol’s company, BIGHIT Music, underlined the theme of BTS' Jungkook’s album as:
“GOLDEN reflects on the golden moments of Jung Kook as a solo artist. The new album features a total of 11 tracks including previously released global smash hits 'Seven (feat. Latto)', in both clean and explicit versions, and '3D (feat. Jack Harlow)', as well as the main track 'Standing Next to You' and seven brand new tracks.”
BIGHIT further mentioned the idea behind Standing Next To You song from GOLDEN.
"'Standing Next to You' is a disco funk track with a modern interpretation of the old school sound. The track conveys the message that 'because our love is deeper than anything, we will always be together no matter what adversity may come our way.'”
Here’s the tracklist of GOLDEN:
- Closer to You (feat. Major Lazer)
- Seven (feat. Latto) Explicit Version
- Yes or No
- Please Don't Change (feat. DJ Snake)
- Hate You
- Somebody
- Standing Next To You
- Too Sad to Dance
- Shot Glass of Tears
- Seven (ft. Latto) Clean Version
- 3D (ft. Jack Harlow)
Currently, Jungkook is working on BTS’ new album, which is likely to be released in 2026.