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Jung Kook, one of the seven talented members of the chart-topping pop band BTS, has recently made a remarkable solo debut with his first single titled “Seven.” The song was released just a little over a week ago, but it has already taken the world by storm, proving to be an immense success across the globe. Now, after the completion of its first tracking week, “Seven” has earned the prestigious title of being the biggest song in the world, thanks to its exceptional streaming numbers.
“Seven” has made an impressive debut atop the Billboard Global 200, the chart company’s weekly ranking of the most-consumed songs globally. The chart uses a comprehensive methodology that combines both streams and sales. While the track performed exceptionally well in terms of sales, its streaming success was the key factor that propelled it to the coveted No. 1 position. In its first seven days of availability, “Seven” amassed a staggering 217.1 million streams, according to Billboard, a remarkable achievement for Jung Kook’s debut as a solo artist.
This massive streaming figure has now positioned “Seven” as the song with the largest streaming week ever for a production released by a solo musician. In achieving this feat, Jung Kook surpasses fellow solo star Miley Cyrus, whose single “Flowers” also debuted atop the Billboard 200 earlier this year with 217.1 million plays. Billboard reports that although both tunes reportedly earned the same number of streams, Jung Kook’s “Seven” narrowly clinches the title when examining the precise figures.
Alongside its more than a quarter of a billion streams, “Seven” has also made an impact in the sales department, selling an impressive 269,000 downloads worldwide. This combination of robust sales and massive streaming numbers has solidified the song’s position as the biggest in the world.
For Jung Kook, “Seven” marks an exceptional milestone in his solo career as it secures his first No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart. However, this achievement is by no means his first taste of chart success. As a member of BTS, Jung Kook has already reached the summit of the Billboard Global 200 with a remarkable seven different tunes, the most among all acts. His contributions to BTS’s chart dominance during their active period have been invaluable, cementing the group’s status as a global phenomenon.
In addition to his No. 1 success, “Seven” also becomes Jung Kook’s third solo release to break into the top 10 on the Billboard Global 200. His individual artistry and talent have resonated with audiences worldwide, making him a formidable force in the music industry both as part of BTS and as a solo artist.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2023/07/24/btss-jung-kook-breaks-one-of-miley-cyruss-biggest-billboard-records/