BTS’ Jungkook Shines with “Seven”in 2023
In 2023, Jungkook, the renowned Golden Maknae of BTS, has once again captivated listeners with his hit song “Seven.”This track has played a significant role in his burgeoning solo career, further establishing him as a front-runner in the music industry.
Apple Music’s Global 2024 Highlights
Recently, Apple Music unveiled its annual Global 2024 list, showcasing the most streamed songs of the year. Jungkook’s “Seven”proudly secured the 47th position on this prestigious chart, which features a multitude of music icons including Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, SZA, and Future.
Chart-Breaking Accomplishments
“Seven”stood out among a competitive lineup, outperforming tracks like Drake’s “Best I Ever Had”at 42nd place and SZA’s “Kill Bill”at 46th. Even major names like Beyoncé with “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”couldn’t overshadow Jungkook’s achievement, landing at 49th.
A Korean Trailblazer
The success of “Seven”further highlighted Jungkook’s prominence, especially as he was recently nominated for the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. He stands as one of only three Korean acts to make it onto the Apple Music list. Alongside Jungkook, ILLIT’s “Magnetic”and LE SSERAFIM’s “Perfect Night”also represented Korea, marking a significant moment for K-pop on a global scale.
The Impact of “Seven”
Released as a single in June 2023, “Seven”made waves immediately. It shattered Spotify records, becoming the song with the most first-day streams for both a male artist and a collaboration, marking the biggest debut of the year. Notably, it made Jungkook the first solo K-pop artist to hit number one on the U.S. Spotify chart and atop the global chart.
Record-Setting Success
Globally, “Seven”set remarkable benchmarks, earning two Guinness World Records: for the most streamed track on Spotify within one week (by a male artist) and for the fastest music track to reach 100 million streams on the platform (by a male artist).
A Milestone Achievement
By the end of October, “Seven”had also outpaced other musical heavyweights like Justin Bieber and The Kid LAROI to claim two additional records. It achieved the title for the fastest track to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify, surpassing the previous records held by “Stay”and “As It Was.”Furthermore, it broke Miley Cyrus’ previous overall record with an astonishing achievement in just 109 days.
With these achievements, Jungkook continues to solidify his status as a globally recognized artist, and as fans eagerly await his future projects, one thing is certain—his influence in the music industry is just beginning.
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