BTS Jimin's solo songs have proven their global popularity

BTS Jimin's solo songs have proven their global popularity as they ranked No. 1 in U.S. sales for Korean and K-pop artists for two consecutive years.

Jimin's solo second album title track, "Who," released on July 19, 2024, has claimed the top spot as the most sold K-pop song in the U.S. as of November 2024. This continues the streak started by "Like Crazy," the title track of Jimin's first solo album, which was No. 1 in 2023. Notably, "Like Crazy" remains highly popular in 2024, ranking as the sixth most sold K-pop song in the U.S., making Jimin the only K-pop soloist to have two songs in the U.S. Top 10 K-pop sales chart for the year, showcasing his massive influence in the region.

Jimin's second solo album, "MUSE," which features "Who," has also set a record as the best-selling K-pop solo album in the U.S. for 2024 in terms of pure album sales as of November 30. This reaffirms why fans call him "Jimmerica" (Jimin + America).

Even before BTS members began their solo careers, Jimin's solo songs featured in BTS albums—"Lie," "Serendipity," and "Filter"—each surpassed 700,000 units in sales in the U.S., qualifying them for RIAA Gold certification. His solo hits "Like Crazy" and "Who" have sold over 1 million units each, either earning or being on track to earn RIAA Platinum certification, highlighting his unparalleled impact in the American music market.

Written by Mun Wan Sik

Translated by Lee So Yun

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