BTS' Jungkook’s chart-topping album GOLDEN once again made headlines. This time, the BTS idol’s debut solo album caught attention after it featured on the list of the 2025 Met Gala-worthy albums on Apple Music. BTS' Jungkook’s GOLDEN was reportedly the only album by an Asian artist to appear on the stated list, alongside Coco Jones’ ‘Why Not More?,’ Janet Jackson’s ‘Control,’ and more.
Fans of BTS' Jungkook were overjoyed as the idol’s 2023 album made its place on the list. Consequently, his followers swamped social media with their appreciation for BTS's maknae and his album. One user on X commented:
“Jungkook the GOAT.. Jealous haters trying to drag him down spreading LIES coz of envy while in real World he is so loved that's why he is the BIGGEST & MOST POPULAR ASIAN ARTIST."
Fans lauded BTS' Jungkook for GOLDEN’s new feat about the Met Gala 2025
Many fans appeared proud of Jeon Jungkook. While some said GOLDEN is a masterpiece, others said it’s quite impressive for an album released in 2023:
"Once again, Jungkook, with his masterpiece "GOLDEN," proves that talent is always praised, respected, and honored. I'm so proud of our LEGEND JK.," stated an admirer.
"Quite impressive for a 2023 album. True impact. Couldn’t be more proud as a fan. Congratulations #JUNGKOOK," another fan wrote.
"He doesn’t need to be there or any where,his successful always make him shine more than everyone. HE IS GOLDEN JUNGKOOK. HE IS JUNGKOOK OF BTS. HE IS HISTORY MAKER. HE IS ALWAYS ONE AND ONLY," a fan commented.
Several emphasized the impact of BTS' Jungkook despite serving his term in the military:
"This is what happens when people actually know the songs & the album along with its chart dominance...," another fan wrote.
"GOLDEN' is a 2023's album, Jungkook once again proves he is a mainstream artist, securing his place on global trends even during his absence.," a fan stated.
"His impact is insane - all this success with a single album ? MAIN POP BOY," a fan commented.
Jeon Jungkook dropped his solo album GOLDEN in November 2023
BTS' Jungkook came out with his album GOLDEN on November 3, 2023. The record was a compilation of the idol’s eleven songs:
- 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)
Among Asian male artists on Spotify in 2025, the most-streamed album title belongs to the BTS idol for GOLDEN. The album achieved this newest mark with over 517 million streams alone in 2025 so far.
At present, BTS' Jungkook is on break from the music world as he is performing his mandated military duties in the South Korean military. He will be discharged in June 2025.