BTS member Jungkook has achieved a major milestone in his solo career. The Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) 2025 confirmed that Song of the Year is now officially a Daesang (Grand Prize). This means Jungkook’s 2024 win for his hit song “Seven” has been upgraded to a Daesang, making it his first solo grand prize.
The 2025 Asia Star Entertainer Awards confirmed "Song of the Year" as a Daesang category, officially recognizing Jungkook's 2024 win for "Seven" as his first grand prize (Daesang). pic.twitter.com/SXgqJWB5iR
Fans, known as ARMY, are overjoyed by the news. Even though Jungkook is currently serving in the military, his music continues to break records and earn recognition. The announcement has sparked celebrations online, with fans calling it a well-deserved honor for the global superstar.
Jungkook’s “Seven” Now Officially a Daesang-Winning Song
The ASEA 2025 organizing committee announced that Song of the Year will now be classified as a Daesang, one of the highest honors in K-pop. This change retroactively applies to past winners, including Jungkook’s “Seven”, which won Song of the Year in 2024.
“Seven has won SOTY in 2024 & Jungkook is now the first BTS member to win a DAESANG for Song Of The Year (no fan voting), let’s celebrate our golden boy. DAESANG WINNER JUNGKOOK.”
“Now it makes more sense because Song of the Year is meant to be a Daesang, it’s a main category after all.”
“SEVEN, THE QUEEN YOU ARE.”
With this recognition, Jungkook becomes the first BTS member to win a Daesang as a solo artist for Song of the Year. The achievement adds to the long list of records set by “Seven,” which dominated global charts since its release.
“Seven” – A Record-Breaking Global Hit
Jungkook released “Seven” (feat. Latto) in July 2023 as his official solo debut. The song became an instant worldwide success, breaking multiple records:
Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Global 200
Fastest song in Spotify history to reach 100 million streams
Surpassed 2.3 billion streams on Spotify, becoming one of the most-streamed songs ever
Longest-charting song by an Asian solo artist on Spotify’s Global Top Songs (96 weeks)
Highest debut by a Korean solo artist on the UK Singles Chart (No. 3)
Even during his military service, Jungkook’s music continues to perform well. As of May 2025, he has over 900 million streams annually for three straight years, maintaining his position as the longest-charting Asian soloist on major music platforms.
ASEA 2024: Where Jungkook First Won Song of the Year
The Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) began in 2024 to honor top artists across Asia. The first ceremony was held at K-Arena Yokohama in Japan.
At ASEA 2024, Stray Kids won Album of the Year (Daesang) for “5-Star”, while Jungkook took home Song of the Year for “Seven”. At the time, the award was not classified as a Daesang, but the 2025 update changes that, giving Jungkook his first grand prize.
Jungkook’s Military Service and Upcoming Discharge
Jungkook began his mandatory military service on December 12, 2023. He is set to be discharged on June 11, 2025, the same day as fellow BTS member Jimin.
Despite being away, Jungkook’s influence remains strong. His achievements during enlistment, including this Daesang win, prove his lasting impact on the music industry.
BTS Members’ Military Timeline
All BTS members will complete their military service by June 2025:
Jin – Discharged June 12, 2024
J-Hope – Discharged October 17, 2024
RM & V – Discharging June 10, 2025
Jimin & Jungkook – Discharging June 11, 2025
Suga – Discharging June 21, 2025
Fans are eagerly waiting for the group’s full comeback, expected later this year or in early 2026.
ARMY’s Emotional Reactions
BTS fans worldwide are celebrating Jungkook’s historic win. Social media is filled with congratulatory messages:
The 2025 Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) added "Song of the Year" as a Daesang category, which officially marking #JUNGKOOK's "Seven" (2024) as his first Grand prize (Daesang).
This Daesang win is another proud moment for ARMY, proving that Jungkook’s talent and hard work continue to shine, even while he serves in the military.
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