BTS Jungkook’s GOLDEN Breaks Records on Spotify, Making History for Asian Solo Artists

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BTS's Jungkook is making waves with his solo album GOLDEN, breaking records on Spotify. According to the latest chart from September 27 to October 3, GOLDEN, which came out last November, has held strong at number 24 on the Weekly Top Album Global chart.

Since its release, GOLDEN has remained in the top 40 for an incredible 48 weeks, proving that it’s not just a hit, but a powerful album that fans love.

With this achievement, Jungkook has set a new record as the first Asian solo artist to stay on the Weekly Top Album Global chart for 48 consecutive weeks. This shows that he is truly a force in the music world!

On the Weekly Top Song Global chart, Jungkook’s hit single 'Seven' ranked 43rd, while the title track from GOLDEN, 'Standing Next to You', came in at 106th. Both songs have shown amazing staying power, with 'Seven' charting for 64 weeks and 'Standing Next to You' for 47 weeks.

Even while serving in the military, Jungkook ranked 100th on the Weekly Top Artist Global chart, marking an impressive 71 weeks. This solidifies his status as a leading solo artist in K-pop.

Recently, GOLDEN made history as the first and only album by an Asian artist to have multiple tracks with over 900 million streams on Spotify. Jungkook has also become the first Asian solo artist to achieve three songs with over 900 million streams each.

Overall, GOLDEN has become the first album by an Asian solo artist to surpass 4.4 billion streams on Spotify. This year alone, it recorded a staggering 2.2 billion streams, showing just how much fans love Jungkook's music.

As Jungkook continues to break records, fans can’t help but feel proud and excited about his journey. His hard work and talent shine through, and it's clear that he will keep reaching new heights!

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