All The Ways BTS’s Jung Kook Made History On One Of Billboard’s Radio Charts With ‘Seven’

BTS’s Jung Kook has proven time and again that he’s a force to be reckoned with in the music industry, and he’s done so more than ever before with his new release. As his single “Seven” soared to the top of the Hot 100 chart, it also etched its place in Billboard history by making a noticeable impact on various radio charts.

The song debuted at No. 30 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart, which ranks the tunes that reach the largest audience at pop radio stations aimed at older audiences. Simply by appearing on that list at all, the track made history in a number of ways and proved that Jung Kook is not only a hitmaker, but a pioneer in many ways as well.

Here are four ways Jung Kook made history on the Adult Pop Airplay chart with “Seven” after only its first week on the ranking.

Second South Korean Solo Musician To Chart

“Seven” catapulted Jung Kook into a league of his own, making him just the second South Korean solo artist to grace the Adult Pop Airplay chart. He joined the ranks of the legendary Psy, whose global sensation “Gangnam Style” excited the world over a decade ago.

Fourth South Korean Musical Act To Chart

Jung Kook now stands as only the fourth South Korean artist to make an appearance on the Adult Pop Airplay chart. As “Seven” arrived, he quickly joined Psy, Fifty Fifty, and his own group BTS. Jung Kook is now also the only person to find their way onto the chart as a soloist and also as a member of an ensemble.

Highest-Charting Hit By A South Korean Soloist

Among the select few South Korean soloists who have graced the Adult Pop Airplay chart, Jung Kook’s “Seven” stands tall as the highest-charting hit. With a debut position surpassing even Psy’s “Gangnam Style,” which had previously reached No. 32, Jung Kook’s hit instantly became a record-setter.

Fourth-Highest-Charting Song By A South Korean Act

“Seven” is already the fourth-highest-charting song by a South Korean act on the Adult Pop Airplay chart. So far, only Psy’s “Gangnam Style” claims a lower position. BTS has scored the three highest-charting spots with their hits “My Universe” (No. 8), “Dynamite” (No. 10), and “Butter” (No. 14). Additionally, Fifty Fifty’s “Cupid” has already soared to No. 20.