BTS Jimin Sets Another Spotify Record, Highlighting His Global Influence

BTS Jimin Sets Another Spotify Record, Highlighting His Global Influence

BTS member Jimin has achieved yet another remarkable milestone on Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform, further cementing his status as a global music powerhouse.

Jimin's solo second album "MUSE" title track, "Who", surpassed 1.3 billion streams on January 7, an impressive feat accomplished in just 171 days since its release. This achievement marks the fastest time for any song by an Asian artist to reach this milestone. Notably, it broke the previous record held by Harry Styles’ "As It Was", which took 173 days to achieve the same, making "Who" the fastest solo track by a male solo artist worldwide. On Spotify’s all-time shortest time to 1.3 billion streams, "Who" now ranks 4th, following Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ "Die With A Smile", Billie Eilish’s "Birds of a Feather", and Sabrina Carpenter’s "Espresso".

Previously, Jimin’s first solo album "FACE" title track, "Like Crazy", reached 1.3 billion streams in October 2023. This makes Jimin the first and only Korean solo artist to have two songs with over 1.3 billion streams on Spotify.

Despite being released on July 19, 2023, "Who" continues to dominate globally without major collaborations, promotions, or official activities, showcasing its long-lasting popularity. Furthermore, the interlude track "Interlude: Showtime" surpassed 50 million streams on January 6, meaning all seven tracks on the "MUSE" album have exceeded 50 million streams each.

The "MUSE" album has not only captivated listeners with its title track but also garnered widespread love for its B-sides, achieving over 2.2 billion streams on Spotify in just 171 days. This makes it the fastest Korean solo album to reach this milestone on the platform. With approximately 2.5 billion streams, "MUSE" is now the second most-streamed Korean solo album on Spotify, following Jimin's first album, "FACE".

Jimin's continued success underscores his immense global influence, and his records serve as a testament to his talent and the unwavering support of his fans worldwide.

Written by Mun Wan Sik

Translated by Lee So Yun

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