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BTS member Jimin has once again broken the record with his solo song "Who," the most streamed solo song of an Asian artist in Spotify records. The internet went wild with a fan commenting,
"Global organic king, oh Jimin, the Global IT Boy you are"
The song, which dropped on July 19, 2024, as his second solo album MUSE, has been streamed more than 1.3 billion times by January 7, 2025. The record puts Jimin in a league of his own among individual artists globally, solidifying his super-stardom and influence among artists in the music world.
The song has achieved 1 billion streams in 118 days, becoming the quickest solo male artist song to achieve such a feat, tying only with Harry Styles' "As It Was". Fans have been applauding the achievement, hailing Jimin's natural welcome and dubbing him the "Global Organic King" for winning over so many fans without forceful promotion campaigns.
Fans React to Jimin’s Historic Milestone
Jimin's recent achievement has ushered in a wave of appreciation from fans across the world on social media. Fans have extolled him as someone capable of inundating the streaming sites with musical strength and engagement with the audience.
"CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN" one fan commented
"He did that effortlessly" said yet another
"I just want to say thank you so much for updating us about literally all the charts. You really deserve more followers and engagement. Totally reliable"
More fans joined the conversation, expressing their excitement over Jimin’s growing impact.
"Jimin’s songs are so iconic. Can’t wait for more from him" one fan wrote
"Incredible achievement! Jimin keeps breaking records!" said another
Chart Longevity and Performance
Apart from its streaming figures, "Who" has been an unprecedented chart performer. The song broke through at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart, which is Jimin's best-positioned solo debut in the market. On the Billboard Hot 100 in America, the song entered at No.14, the largest new entry of its opening week.
The track was also long-term, staying in Spotify's Global Daily Top Songs chart's top 10 for over 130 consecutive days. This too further cemented Jimin's status as a leading soloist in global music.
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A Historic Moment for K-Pop Soloists
Jimin's ongoing success with "Who" and previous solo singles, such as FACE and its peak charting single "Like Crazy," is proof of a growing trend in the global music landscape. With this record-breaking feat, he joins a very exclusive group of artists shattering expectations outside traditional promotional pipelines. Fans celebrate, as everyone holds their breath to find out what Jimin has next for himself in his professional life.
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