• By Sukanya Saha
  • Sun, 16 Jul 2023 01:38 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

BTS' Jungkook Tops Spotify Chart: BTS' Jungkook has achieved a remarkable feat with his official solo debut on Spotify. On July 14, he dropped his highly anticipated solo single 'Seven' featuring Latto, and it quickly soared to the top of iTunes charts in multiple countries worldwide. The song's captivating music video, starring Han So Hee, also garnered an impressive number of views within the first 24 hours.

On Spotify, the song has achieved remarkable success, breaking multiple records along the way. Upon its release, 'Seven' debuted at the top spot-on Spotify's Global Top Songs charts, amassing an incredible 15,995,378 filtered streams within its first day alone. This achievement highlights the immense popularity and impact of the song, solidifying its position as a global hit.

Jungkook has achieved a remarkable milestone on Spotify as the first male artist, regardless of nationality, to surpass 15 million first-day streams with a new song. In the history of Spotify, only Taylor Swift has accomplished this feat before. The only two songs to have debuted with higher first-day streams than ‘Seven’ are Taylor Swift's 'Anti-Hero' and 'Lavender Haze.' This accomplishment further solidifies Jungkook's position as a prominent and influential artist in the music industry.

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Apart from breaking the record for the highest number of first-day streams by a male artist on Spotify, "Seven" has made history as the first song by a K-pop soloist to debut at No. 1 on Spotify's Global Top Songs chart. While Jungkook's bandmate Jimin previously achieved the feat of becoming the first K-pop soloist to top the chart with his debut track 'Like Crazy,' it initially debuted at No. 2 before climbing to the No. 1 spot the following day. Jungkook's achievement with 'Seven' showcases his immense popularity and the global impact of his music.

Moreover, the instrumental version of 'Seven' also made its mark on Spotify's Global Top Songs chart, debuting at No. 65. Jungkook's previously released solo tracks, 'Still With You' and 'My Time,' also garnered attention on the chart, with 'Still With You' ranking at No. 54 and 'My Time' at No. 113. This demonstrates the consistent popularity and strong presence of Jungkook's solo work among listeners on the streaming platform.

Apart from its success on Spotify, 'Seven' made a significant impact on other music charts as well. The song debuted at the top spot-on Oricon's daily digital singles chart in Japan on July 14, showcasing its popularity in the country. Additionally, it reached the No. 1 position on Melon's Top 100 chart and several other real-time charts in Korea, further solidifying its position as a hit among listeners.