Jung Kook (Big Hit Music)
BTS sensation Jung Kook is taking the music world by storm like never before with his latest single, “Seven,” which has skyrocketed to the top of the Hot 100 songs chart. The track’s extraordinary success can be attributed to its massive sales and an impressive number of streams on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, making it one of the most successful releases ever from a South Korean artist.
“Seven” debuts at No. 4 on this week’s Streaming Songs chart, which ranks the most-streamed tunes in the U.S. The song managed to amass an incredible 22 million streams within its first seven days of release, securing its lofty spot among the chart’s top contenders.
This milestone for Jung Kook places him in an exclusive club of South Korean solo musicians who have broken into the top 10 on the Streaming Songs chart. The only other solo artist from his home country to achieve this feat is none other than the legendary Psy, who conquered the chart with his smash hits “Gangnam Style,” “Gentleman,” and then returned to the top 10 with “Hangover.”
Jung Kook’s achievement remains significant when considering all South Korean acts. He is now the fifth artist from the country to enter the top 10 on the Streaming Songs chart.
As a member of BTS, Jung Kook has previously experienced the thrill of breaking into the top 10 on the ranking with five different songs, including “Dynamite,” “Butter,” “Boy With Luv” featuring Halsey, “Fake Love,” and “Permission to Dance.” Now, “Seven” adds to his impressive list of big streaming hits.
Blackpink has also made their mark as the third South Korean artist to land a top 10 hit on the chart. Their songs “Ice Cream” featuring Selena Gomez, “Pink Venom,” and “Shut Down” have garnered significant streaming numbers and spent at least one frame in the region.
Another rising South Korean artist, Fifty Fifty, nabbed their first Streaming Songs success with the hit single “Cupid,” which peaked at No. 8 earlier this year. The group has been steadily gaining attention with their breakout single, and it quickly helped them make history.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2023/07/27/btss-jung-kook-joins-blackpink-and-fifty-fifty-with-his-first-streaming-smash/