BTS’ Jungkook Breaks Spotify Record as Fastest K-Pop Soloist to Hit 9 Billion Streams; Fans Celebrate

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BTS member Jungkook has made history by becoming the fastest K-pop solo artist to reach 9 billion streams on Spotify. The milestone was confirmed on June 16, 2025, by the X-account @WORLDMUSICAWARD. Jungkook achieved this in just 1,218 days, outpacing his own group BTS, which took 2,040 days to reach the same mark.

The singer now holds the title of the first and only K-pop soloist to cross 9 billion streams on the platform. Other major K-pop acts like BLACKPINK and TWICE took 2,346 days and 2,397 days, respectively, to achieve the same feat. Fans worldwide are celebrating his record-breaking success, calling him the “Biggest Asian Soloist.”

Jungkook reached this milestone with just one solo album, GOLDEN, released in 2023. Despite having a limited solo discography, his global popularity has skyrocketed. His hit single SEVEN (feat. Latto) also set records, becoming the highest-charting song by an Asian solo artist on Spotify’s all-time list at Rank 82.

Congratulations Jungkook. 👏❤️ And the fact that he achieved all that with only one album. 🥇👑 Let’s buckle up and get ready for JJK2. It’s going to be a wild ride, Baby! 🙌🔥🔥🔥,” a fan remarked.

“Jungkook did that with just 1 album, truly the Biggest & Most Popular Asian Soloist,” a viewer noted.

“He did that with only 1 album, king behavior,” a netizen said.

Numerous are celebrating the BTS maknae as a “talented artist” with an international reach, referring to him as a “Global Pop Star.”

“He’s such a talented artist whose voice & songs are loved by so many people! ❤️♾,” a user mentioned.

“Well deserved Global Pop Star Jungkook! Can’t wait for your 1st Solo Tour!” a person shared.

“Well….. this is JEON JUNGKOOK, what else we can expect, but THE BEStT OF THE BEST 🔥🔥👊👊❤️❤️,” another fan added.

SEVEN has now spent 700 consecutive days on Spotify’s Global Daily Chart, a first for any K-pop solo act. The song has also crossed 2.4 billion streams, making Jungkook the first Asian soloist to achieve this with a debut single.

Jungkook recently completed his mandatory military service on June 11, 2025, alongside bandmate Jimin. He made a surprise appearance at J-Hope’s ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ concert in Seoul, performing I Wonder, Jamais Vu, and SEVEN. Fans are now eagerly waiting for his first solo tour.

“Well deserved Global Pop Star Jungkook! Can’t wait for your 1st Solo Tour!” – a fan commented.

Spotify remains a key indicator of global music success, and Jungkook’s dominance on the platform solidifies his status as a worldwide superstar. His rapid rise as a solo artist highlights his unmatched popularity, even without frequent releases.

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With his military service now over, fans expect new music soon. His record-breaking achievements set a high bar for future K-pop soloists, proving his lasting impact on the industry.

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