“It’s history in motion”: Fans praise BTS' Jungkook’s ‘GOLDEN’ as it becomes first Asian soloist album crossing 5.4 billion streams in Spotify history

BTS’ Jungkook’s ‘GOLDEN’ as it becomes first Asian soloist album crossing 5.4 billion streams in Spotify history
BTS’ Jungkook’s ‘GOLDEN’ as it becomes first Asian soloist album crossing 5.4 billion streams in Spotify history (Image via BIGHIT and Instagram/@bts_bighitofficial)

On April 7, 2025, World Music Awards posted that BTS's Jungkook’s album GOLDEN surpassed 5.4 billion streams on Spotify. With this mark, GOLDEN became the first album by an Asian Soloist to exceed the stated streaming numbers in Spotify history. Additionally, BTS's Jungkook’s solo album also turned out to be the fastest studio album by an Asian Act to reach this milestone.

Jk’s GOLDEN joined BTS’s MAP OF THE SOUL: 7 as the only Asian artist studio album to surpass 5.4 billion streams on the streaming platform.

Fans of BTS's Jungkook were overjoyed with his new milestone. As a result, his fans flooded the internet with their praises for the 3D maker. One user on X stated:

“GOLDEN” isn’t just an album, it’s history in motion. Jungkook keeps redefining what it means to be legendary! 5.4B streams and still shining brighter than ever!CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK”

Netizens rejoiced as BTS's Jungkook’s album, GOLDEN, surpassed

Many other fans gave their reactions to the BTS member’s new feat. While many called him ‘Record breaker,’ others referred to him as ‘Organic artist.’

“CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK HISTORY MAKER JUNGKOOK KING RECORD BREAKER JUNGKOOK GLOBAL POP BOY JUNGKOOK,” wrote a fan.
“ORGANIC ARTIST DESERVED ALWAYS THE BEST. CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK. SEE YOU SOON. GOLDEN_JUNGKOOK,” commented another fan.
“Wow, this is great. Let's keep streaming for Jungkook and let's keep him on top! He deserved the best,” stated a fan.

Some said BTS's Jungkook described him as a ‘Global pop superstar,’ while others praised him as a ‘history maker.’ Several fans congratulated Golden Maknae for his success.

“I love seeing Jungkook's continued success with "GOLDEN!" Let's go higher! HISTORY MAKER JUNGKOOK. CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK,” stated an admirer.
“This is what domination looks like btw,” another fan commented.
“CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK #Golden is a masterpiece HISTORY MAKER JUNGKOOK GLOBAL POP SUPERSTAR JUNGKOOK MAIN POP BOY JUNGKOOK BIGGEST ASIAN SOLOIST JUNGKOOK,” a fan wrote.

Jungkook’s GOLDEN came out in November 2023

On November 3, 2023, Jeon Jungkook released GOLDEN, his first solo album. There were seven songs on his record. The GOLDEN song catalog is as follows:

  • Closer to You (feat. Major Lazer)
  • Seven (feat. Latto) Explicit Version
  • Yes or No
  • Please Don't Change (feat. DJ Snake)
  • Hate You
  • Somebody
  • Standing Next To You
  • Too Sad to Dance
  • Shot Glass of Tears
  • Seven (ft. Latto) Clean Version
  • 3D (ft. Jack Harlow)

Most recently, the album’s track Standing Next To You earned a Gold certification in France (SNEP) as it crossed the mark of 15 million streams.

Since he enrolled in December 2023, Jungkook is currently fulfilling his military duties. He is scheduled to be released from active duty in June of this year. The much anticipated BTS reunion will finally happen in June, when additional members of the group, including Jimin, Taehyung, Namjoon, and SUGA, will be discharged.

Edited by Tanisha Aggarwal