Jungkook from BTS has solidified his global popularity with yet another milestone on Billboard’s main album chart.
Jungkook’s solo album “GOLDEN” has secured the No. 100 spot on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart, showcasing his enduring impact in the music industry.
“GOLDEN” has now spent an impressive 19 consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200 since its remarkable debut at No. 2 on November 18, 2023. This achievement marks the longest consecutive run for a K-pop solo artist on this chart, further underlining Jungkook’s status as a trailblazer in the global music scene. Notably, he is also the first Asian solo artist to achieve this feat.
The album’s title track “Standing Next to You” has mirrored this success by maintaining its position on the Hot 100 singles chart for 19 weeks, currently at No. 88. This dual presence on both major Billboard charts attests to Jungkook’s immense influence and unwavering popularity as a global pop sensation.
“GOLDEN” continues to shine on other Billboard charts, maintaining its stronghold on the Top Current Albums chart at No. 23 and the Top Album Sales chart at No. 34 for another 19 weeks.
Jungkook’s solo singles “Seven,” “3D,” and “Standing Next to You” have also made waves on Billboard’s Global charts, with simultaneous appearances on the Global 200 and Global (excluding the U.S.) charts for 35, 24, and 19 consecutive weeks, respectively. “Standing Next to You” has remained a top contender on the Digital Song Sales chart at No. 6 for its 19th week, showcasing Jungkook’s enduring appeal and commercial success.
Furthermore, Jungkook’s ascent to No. 35 on Billboard’s Artist 100 chart solidifies his position as the longest-running K-pop solo artist on this chart, with an impressive 31-week streak. These achievements collectively highlight Jungkook’s global prominence and establish him as a prominent figure in the music industry.
“GOLDEN” has also achieved remarkable milestones on Spotify, amassing over 2.9 billion streams and securing a spot on Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums Global chart for 19 consecutive weeks, a groundbreaking achievement for a K-pop solo artist.
With “GOLDEN” surpassing 500,000 units sold in the U.S. within a month of its release and exceeding 290,000 pure album units, Jungkook’s solo debut album stands as one of the top-selling albums of 2023 among K-pop artists and soloists, further solidifying his place as a musical powerhouse in the industry.
