Jungkook of BTS continues his record-breaking Billboard streak with “Seven,” proving once again why he’s a true global solo powerhouse.
On July 12, Billboard revealed that Jungkook’s debut solo single “Seven” ranked #139 on the Global 200 and #81 on the Global Excl. US chart. The achievement marks an incredible 102 and 103 consecutive weeks, respectively, on each chart — making Jungkook the first and longest-charting Asian solo artist in history on both lists.
🔥 Still Reigning on Billboard
“Seven” had already made headlines for spending:
- 9 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Global Excl. US chart,
- 7 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Global 200 chart.
In addition, Jungkook achieved something never done before: having three songs—“Seven,” “3D,” and “Standing Next to You”—each reach #1 on both major Billboard global charts in a single year.
🎧 Spotify Power: Over 2.4 Billion Streams
The impact doesn’t end there.
On Spotify, “Seven” is now:
- In the Weekly Global Top Songs chart for 104 weeks straight
- The fastest Asian artist track to surpass 2.427 billion streams
- Ranked among the Top 80 most-streamed songs of all time
His smooth vocals, global appeal, and genre-blending production have created a timeless hit that continues to resonate worldwide.
💜 Comeback with BTS: OT7 Returns in Spring 2026
Adding to the excitement, Jungkook has officially flown to the U.S. to begin work on BTS’s long-awaited group comeback album, slated for Spring 2026. The group confirmed during a live broadcast that they’re:
“Going back to basics… Every member’s voice will shape this album.”
Along with the new release, a global world tour is also on the horizon.
🌍 Jungkook’s Global Impact Is Just Beginning
Jungkook isn’t just making history — he’s redefining what a solo K-pop artist can achieve. Whether it’s Billboard, Spotify, or international acclaim, his influence only continues to grow.
Fans can expect even greater things when BTS returns with full force — and Jungkook leads the charge with his record-breaking momentum.
Article Source: Shin Jung-won, “방탄소년단 정국, 빌보드 장기 석권…‘세븐’ 음원 파워 강력,” Sports World, July 14, 2025.
Alt Text: Jeon Jung-kook performing “Fake Love” during BTS’s Love Yourself tour in Berlin, 2018
Caption: Jungkook performing during BTS’s Berlin concert, part of their Love Yourself World Tour
Image Source: Image via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
