BTS’s Jung Kook Ties NewJeans With His Latest Global Smash Single

Jung Kook is currently on cloud nine as his latest solo song “Seven” arrives high on the charts and is declared an immediate massive success. The track has officially taken the crown as the biggest track in the world this week, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200, which measures the most-consumed tracks worldwide, taking into account both streams and sales. With “Seven” performing exceptionally well in both categories, Jung Kook proudly claims his first solo leader on the prestigious tally.

Not only does “Seven” secure Jung Kook’s solo No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200, but it also propels him further up the list of South Korean artists with the most top 10 wins. This latest win marks his third appearance in the top 10 on the Billboard Global 200 under his own name.

With three top 10 smashes on the Billboard Global 200 now featured in his discography, Jung Kook matches the girl group NewJeans, tying for the third-most top 10 hits among South Korean musical acts in the history of the ranking.

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BTS, the globally acclaimed group he is still a member of, remains the undeniable leader among South Korean musical acts on the Billboard Global 200. The septet has an impressive track record, with 11 songs having broken into the coveted region. Seven of those tracks have reached the No. 1 spot. The group continues to hold the record for the most winners in the chart’s history among all artists.

Following BTS, Blackpink takes the second position among all South Korean artists, as they have charted four different songs inside the Billboard Global 200’s top 10.

Prior to the release of “Seven,” Jung Kook found himself tied with his BTS bandmate Jimin and Blackpink’s Lisa, as all three had secured two placements in the region. Now, with the success of “Seven,” Jung Kook has surged ahead of both of them, solidifying his position as the BTS member with the most top 10 hits on the Billboard Global 200.

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