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BTS' Jungkook once again appeared in headlines for the highest album sales on Hanteo. On May 11, @TheePopCore shared the list of K-pop soloists featuring first album sales of the idols, with Jungkook holding the first place on the list with his debut solo album GOLDEN. He made his mark with a record of 2.14 million album sales on the first day.
So far, Jk has dropped only one solo album, which came out in November 2023 before he left for his military service.
Jeon Jungkook’s fans were delighted to see the list topped by their idol. Consequently, fans flooded the internet with their praises for the Standing Next To You vocalist. One user on X stated:
“King always on Top”
Fans lauded BTS' Jungkook and his album for the highest first-day sales
Some referred to GOLDEN as BTS' Jungkook’s masterpiece, while others also alluded to him as king. Another fan dubbed him as main pop boy.
“Jungkook's masterpiece debut album, GOLDEN holds the highest first-day sales in Hanteo chart history HISTORY MAKER JUNGKOOK,” a fan wrote.
“Those ret#rds can live in conspiracy delusions but can never change reality, and GOLDEN still remains untouchable TODAY. #JUNGKOOK Talents, star quality, streams and sales everywhere, documentary, exhibition… always first, never second!,” commented another fan.
“At the End of the day , JUNGKOOK WINS Main Pop Boy with Matching Sales n streams,” wrote another fan.
“Toads can only wish they have what Jungkook had accomplished on his debut single and solo debut album Golden the most successful Asian soloist album,” commented a fan.
Many said that BTS' Jungkook is always on top, while others called him as the king of K-pop. Some fans also said Jk proved himself again and again.
“No one will ever sell more than Jungkook. He will always be at the top.,” wrote another fan.
“King at the top! He made history and some still haven’t recovered. Don’t worry, we’ll remind you every time!,” stated an admirer.
“Jungkook is still reigning in the top spot . Waiting for jjk2,” another fan stated.
“Jungkook THE KING OF KPOP. He proved this again and again,” a fan expressed.
BTS' Jungkook was followed by his bandmates on the highest sales list
Next to Jungkook, Kim Taehyung, SUGA, and Jimin took #2, #3, and #4 spots, respectively. Tae got second place with 1.67 million album sales with his solo record Layover, while SUGA was placed third with 1.07 million sales of his independent work D-DAY. Jimin’s inaugural solo album FACE ranked fourth with 1.02 million first-day album sales on Hanteo.
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In related news, BTS' Jungkook’s GOLDEN also turned out to be the most-streamed album by an Asian male idol on Spotify with over 517 million streams in 2025 so far.
GOLDEN was released on November 3, 2023, and featured a total of eleven tracks. The songs of album are 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, and 3D (ft. Jack Harlow).
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