Jungkook, the celebrated BTS member known for his chart-topping hits, has added another impressive milestone to his career. The “SEVEN” singer has now reached a remarkable 6.5 billion cumulative streams on Spotify, making him the first Korean solo artist to achieve this feat.
As he continues his military service, Jungkook is also gearing up for his upcoming travel show, Are You Sure?, which will feature him alongside his BTS bandmate Jimin. The show is set to air on August 8.
Jungkook Hits 6.5 Billion Streams on Spotify
Jungkook has once again made history by surpassing 6.5 billion total streams on Spotify, highlighting his immense global influence and popularity. Known for his record-breaking tracks and chart-topping hits, Jungkook’s success isn’t surprising to his fans.
His solo career took off spectacularly with tracks like “SEVEN,” featuring Latto, and “3D,” with Jack Harlow, both of which have captivated listeners worldwide.
Highlights of Jungkook’s Solo Career
Jungkook, affectionately known as the ‘golden maknae’ of BTS, has showcased his incredible vocal talent through various standout performances in BTS songs like “Begin,” “Euphoria,” and “My Time.”
His solo career took a major leap in 2022 with the hit single “Left and Right,” a collaboration with Charlie Puth that reached number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100. Jungkook made headlines as the first South Korean artist to perform and release an official song for the FIFA World Cup with “Dreamers,” cementing his global presence.
In 2023, his solo debut single “SEVEN,” featuring Latto, debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, Global 200, and Global Excl. U.S. charts. The track quickly became the fastest ever to hit 1 billion streams on Spotify. Following this success, “3D,” featuring Jack Harlow, also made waves, debuting at number five on both the Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart.
Beyond music, Jungkook headlined the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park and his solo album GOLDEN broke sales records and received critical acclaim.
Despite enlisting for mandatory military service in December 2023, Jungkook’s influence continues with new projects such as his FESTA release “Never Let Go,” the upcoming travel series Are You Sure? with Jimin, and his solo documentary I AM STILL, which is set to hit cinemas soon.
Jungkook’s journey is a testament to his evolving artistry and global stardom, continuously pushing boundaries and redefining his craft.
