BTS' Jungkook’s first solo album, GOLDEN, emerged as the only album by an Asian Artist in Spotify history with multiple songs with over 800 million streams. The BTS’ idol dropped his album in November 2023 before leaving for his mandatory South Korean military service.
So far, three songs from Jungkook’s GOLDEN have exceeded the mark of 800 million streams, namely SEVEN, Standing Next To You, and 3D. As stated by @WORLDMUSICAWARD,
- SEVEN (feat Latto) (Explicit Ver.) - 2.319 billion
- Standing Next To You - 1.178 billion
- 3D (feat Jack Harlow) - 865 million
Fans of BTS' Jungkook were delighted with his new success. They swamped the social media with praises for the idol. One user on X referred to Jk as:
“KINGKOOK”
Fans rejoice as BTS' Jungkook’s GOLDEN’s new feat
While some claimed that he is truly the undisputed most popular Asian soloist, others said that they’re looking forward to the second solo album of the BTS idol.
“Congratulations Jungkook . Wow did that with his 1st album & during hiatus. Truly the undisputed Biggest & Most Popular Asian Soloist,” commented another fan.
“1ST and ONLY album by an Asian Artist in Spotify history Congratulations JungKook! I'm looking forward to the second album,” a fan stated.
“Jungkook’s Golden isn’t just an album ,it’s a legacy in motion! Three tracks over 800M streams, breaking records and redefining what’s possible for Asian artists. So proud of him!CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK,” another fan commented.
Many congratulated BTS' Jungkook, while others praised him as a global hitmaker. Another fan also referred to him as the main global pop boy.
“CONGRATULATIONS! JUNGKOOK GLOBAL HITMAKER JUNGKOOK THE BIGGEST ASIAN ACT JUNGKOOK,” a fan wrote.
“Congratulations To You My Love &You Are The Most Successful Asian k-SOLOIST In The World &You Are Main Pop Boy & Huge Global PopStar CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK GLOBAL SOLO POP SUPERSTAR JUNGKOOK World No.1 IDOL & World No.1 Pop Star,” commented another fan.
BTS' Jungkook came out with his album GOLDEN in 2023
The debut album GOLDEN by Jeon Jungkook was released on November 3, 2023. The album he put out has seven tracks. Here is the full list of songs featured on 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)
The album GOLDEN by BTS member Jungkook has surpassed 5.4 billion streams on Spotify, as reported by @WORLDMUSICAWARD on April 7. According to Spotify's reported streaming figures, Jk's solo work became the first album by an Asian solo artist to surpass those numbers.