BTS member Jungkook is making history again with his chart-topping solo hit, Seven!

According to Spotify’s latest update (January 17–23), Jungkook’s solo single Seven, released in July 2023, ranked 84th on the Weekly Top Songs Global.

This achievement is extraordinary as the song has stayed on the chart for a jaw-dropping 80 weeks—making it the first and longest time an Asian solo artist’s song has ever stayed on Spotify’s global weekly chart.

Even 18 months after its release, Seven continues to climb, jumping two spots from the previous week. Jungkook’s solo debut track has already made waves by becoming the first K-pop soloist’s song to remain on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global chart for over 500 days.

But the success doesn’t stop there! Jungkook’s solo album, GOLDEN, also remains a strong contender on Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums Global, securing the 46th spot and marking 64 weeks on the chart. These achievements further prove Jungkook’s massive global influence and the lasting love fans have for his music.

Even while serving in the military, Jungkook ranked 146th on Spotify’s Weekly Top Artists Global chart for January 17–23, extending his streak to 87 weeks. His presence on global charts continues to showcase his unmatched impact as a solo artist.

Previously, Seven set records by staying at No. 1 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global chart for 71 days—the longest for any Asian artist. It also topped the Weekly Top Songs Global chart for an impressive nine consecutive weeks in 2023, the longest run by a male artist that year.

Jungkook broke several Spotify milestones with Seven, including becoming the fastest artist to hit 100 million, 900 million, 1 billion, and even 1.1 billion streams. The song has now surpassed 2.1 billion streams, cementing its place in history as the first and fastest song by an Asian artist to reach that number.

His album GOLDEN has also shattered records, becoming the first K-pop solo album to surpass 5 billion streams on Spotify. This solidifies Jungkook’s reputation as a true global music icon.

With these achievements, Jungkook proves time and time again why he’s a force to be reckoned with in the music world. Fans can only look forward to what records he’ll break next!

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IVE's Ahn Yujin just shared a sweet story about her friendship with aespa's Karina, and fans are loving the adorable details!

On January 28, Ahn Yujin appeared on Salon Drip 2 and got candid about how her friendship with Karina began.

During the show, Jang Do Yeon asked Ahn Yujin if she had ever talked to Karina, who is also a leader, about the struggles of being in charge after they performed on stage together.

Ahn Yujin revealed, “I’ve wanted to get closer to Karina for a while. I’ve focused on just becoming friends, so we didn’t really talk deeply yet, but I want to ask her more about it. Our teams are very different, but they’re all so amazing!”

When asked how she approached Karina, Ahn Yujin shyly admitted, “The first time we met was through a challenge. Karina’s team wanted to take photos with me, and I made sure to dress nicely. I was so nervous!"

She added, "I had two things I wanted to ask: ‘Can I call you unnie?’ and ‘Can I get your number?’ But I couldn’t bring myself to do it because there were just too many things on my mind. I wanted to talk well, dance well, and look good on camera.”

Ahn Yujin then explained that after a collaboration stage offer came up, she thought of Karina and even got her number through a mutual acquaintance. But, worried about making Karina feel uncomfortable, Ahn Yujin didn’t contact her right away. Instead, she waited until Karina contacted her first!

Ahn Yujin shared, “I heard Karina was talking about me, so I thought I should contact her. But then, she contacted me first,” looking genuinely touched. Jang Do Yeon teased, “You both are so cute! Are you getting close now?”

With a bright smile, Ahn Yujin responded, “Yes! We’ve decided to have a meal together soon.” She also thanked Karina for being so kind, especially when Karina texted her after practice, saying she had worked hard.

Ahn Yujin revealed, “Lately, I keep asking her if it’s okay to post pictures of us on social media,” showing just how strong their growing friendship is.

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