“KINGKOOK”: Netizens react as BTS' Jungkook stands as best selling K-pop soloist of all time with sales of over 15.5 million units globally

BTS’ Jungkook stands as best selling K-pop soloist of all time with sales of over 15.5 million units globally
BTS’ Jungkook stands as best selling K-pop soloist of all time with sales of over 15.5 million units globally (Image via BIGHIT)

BTS' Jungkook is once again breaking records with his solo works. The idol emerged as the best-selling K-pop solo artist of all time. As reported by the X handle of @TheePopCore, Jungkook made his mark with the sales of over 15.5 million units across the globe.

The singer has released only one solo album, named GOLDEN. This record came out weeks before BTS' maknae enlisted in military service in 2023.

Fans of Jk seemed overjoyed with his latest achievement. Consequently, they swamped the internet with their love and praises for the singer. One of them

“KINGKOOK. GLOBAL POP STAR. MAIN POP BOY. CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK”

Fans react as BTS' Jungkook becomes the best-selling K-pop solo artist

One fan seemed excited for the idol’s world tour.

“Now all I want is Jungkook's comeback and world tour and I'm sure he is cooking something so”

Another fan commented on Jungkook’s achievement with his first and only solo record.

“Godkook has ONE album… his greatness, impact, light, future is the brightest; he’s forever unparalleled!”

An admirer referred to maknae as king and also described him as genuine and empathetic artist.

“HOLLYWOOD.... WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? FOR JUNGKOOK, NOT EVEN THE SKY IS THE CEILING. AN INCREDIBLE, GENUINE, AND EMPATHETIC ARTIST. THAT'S WHY WE LOVE YOU, KING #JUNGKOOKxCALVINKLEIN”

Another admirer stressed how Golden maknae made this mark with just one solo album.

“Mind you, this is just the start for him cuz his solo career is just 1 album old....he has a lot more to achieve! And I am all here to witness it”

One of his followers seemed proud of BTS' Jungkook.

“Omg Jungkook has done this with just 1 album. Soo proud of you Jungkook. Congratulations Global Popstar”

Jeon Jungkook’s GOLDEN released in 2023

The youngest BTS idol dropped his solo album, GOLDEN, on November 3, 2023. It was a compilation of eleven songs.

The song list 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)

In related news, BTS' Jungkook made an impressive appearance at Calvin Klein’s Summer Spring 2026 show held during New York Fashion Week. Jk took over the internet with around 2 million posts on X (formerly Twitter) within two days amid his fashion show appearance.


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Edited by Debanjana