Longest Chart Run for a Solo Artist… A 'Kpop Artist' Conquering Global Charts!

BTS’s Jungkook is making headlines for setting a new record as a K-pop solo artist. According to Billboard on January 28, Jungkook’s solo single ‘Seven (feat. Latto)’, released in July 2023, ranked 72nd on the latest Billboard chart, marking an impressive 80 consecutive weeks on the chart.

This achievement solidifies Jungkook as the longest-charting K-pop solo artist on Billboard. ‘Seven (feat. Latto)’ also showed remarkable momentum on the Global 200 chart, jumping 14 spots to claim the 101st position.

Other BTS Members Shine on Billboard Charts

Jimin’s solo success continues to grow as his second solo album ‘MUSE’ climbed 42 spots to land at 77th on the Billboard 200, the platform’s main album chart. Meanwhile, the album’s title track ‘Who’ secured 25th place on the Hot 100, reflecting a 16-spot jump from the previous week. These significant gains highlight the enthusiastic support from fans for Jimin’s solo work.

Jin and V Show Steady Growth with Their Solo Careers

Jin’s debut solo album ‘Happy’ claimed the 17th spot on the World Albums chart, while its title track ‘Running Wild’ entered the Global chart at 134th.

Meanwhile, V’s collaboration single ‘Winter Ahead (with PARK HYO SHIN)’, released in November last year, secured the 123rd position on the Global chart.

BTS’s anthology album ‘Proof’, which covers the group’s musical journey, maintained its strong presence at 6th place on the World Albums chart. Despite being released 137 weeks ago, the album continues to chart consistently, showcasing its long-lasting popularity.

Balancing Solo Success with Group Legacy

The individual members of BTS are steadily establishing their unique musical identities through solo activities while simultaneously contributing to the group’s overall influence and legacy. From Jungkook’s chart-breaking milestones to the consistent success of other members, BTS’s impact on the global music scene shows no signs of slowing down.