Jungkook Makes History As First K-Pop Soloist With 2 Billion Spotify Streams In A Year

Jungkook has set another record!

The golden maknae of the global sensation BTS has etched his name in the annals of music history by becoming the first K-pop soloist to record over 2 billion streams on Spotify in a single calendar year.

The 25-year-old idol, whose real name is Jeon Jung-kook, has been an integral part of the K-pop group's success. However, it is his solo work that has now captured the hearts of music fans around the world.

The great success of Jungkook's summer track "Seven," breaking existing records and setting new ones, has catapulted his solo artist status. "Seven" even holds the title of Billboard's No. 1 global song of the summer for 2023.

The explicit version of the track alone has over 926 million streams on Spotify as of writing. This, coupled with other hit singles like "Euphoria," "My Time," and "3D," solidified him as a soloist to be reckoned with.

This remarkable feat comes just weeks before the release of his highly anticipated solo album, "Golden," set to drop on Nov. 3.

Jungkook now joins massive names in the music industry with over 2 billion Spotify streams, including Drake, Justin Bieber, Eminem, Rihanna and Taylor Swift.

This milestone also reflects the unwavering support of ARMYs, BTS' dedicated fanbase, that continues to drive the seven members' success.

It also underscores the power of streaming platforms in shaping the modern music landscape. Spotify, the world's leading music streaming service, has been pivotal in giving artists a global stage to reach their audience directly, transcending geographical boundaries.

Jungkook's 2 billion streams in 2023 not only establish him as a soloist but also reflect the enduring popularity of K-pop on the global stage. The genre's worldwide appeal has seen K-pop acts making history time and again, with artists like BTS, BLACKPINK, and now Jungkook, continually smashing records.

With Jungkook's upcoming album just a few sleeps away, and an upcoming collaboration with Kid Laroi (and Justin Bieber?), it won't be long before JK sets another record. Fans will only have to wait and see.