- By Srishti Pandey
- Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:01 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
BTS Jimin is setting new records, even while serving his compulsory military service. His latest solo track, Who, from his second album MUSE, has made history as the first Kpop solo song to remain in the Top 25 of the Billboard Hot 100 for its first three weeks. On August 13, 2024, Billboard confirmed that Who is currently holding the No. 24 spot on the chart, following its impressive debut at No. 14.
Who has now become the first Kpop solo track to stay in the Top 25 of the Billboard Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks, a milestone that underscores Jimin's immense global popularity. The song, which blends catchy beats with Jimin's signature vocals, has resonated with fans worldwide.
Beyond its Hot 100 success, Who is also making waves on other Billboard charts. It secured the No. 2 position on the Global Excl. U.S. chart and ranked No. 5 on the Global 200. Additionally, the song reached No. 16 on the Digital Song Sales chart after previously topping all three of these charts for two consecutive weeks. Who also stayed strong at No. 20 on the Streaming Songs chart this week.
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Billboard Hot 100: #24(-12) Who, #JIMIN [3 weeks]. *peak: #12*
— chart data (@chartdata) August 13, 2024
Who is one of seven tracks from Jimin's album MUSE, released by HBYE LABELS on July 19, 2024, at 1 PM KST. The album features a diverse range of songs, including the intro Rebirth, Interlude: Showtime, the pre-release track Smeraldo Garden Marching Band featuring rapper Loco, Slow Dance featuring Sofia Carson, Be Mine, Who and Closer Than This, which was first released in December 2023.
The music video for Who is available on HBYE LABELS' official YouTube channel and showcases a retro aesthetic with vibrant colours set against a dimly lit night scene. In the video, Jimin can be seen singing and dancing on neon-lit streets, with striking visuals such as a car and a retro television set on fire.
Jimin enlisted in the South Korean military on December 12, 2023 and is expected to be discharged in June 2025.