"Another Legend on Billboard"—BTS's Jungkook Sets New Milestone in Asian Music History with 116 Weeks on the Chart with Seven

  

BTS member Jungkook has once again made history on the Billboard charts with his unmatched digital performance. In the fiercely competitive global music market, the name Jungkook has become a new benchmark. The consistent numbers and fans' enthusiastic support only amplify his impact. 

Jungkook's first solo debut single, "Seven," ranked 143rd on the latest Billboard Global 200 chart dated October 18. The chart—which ranks songs based on online streaming and digital sales across more than 200 countries and regions worldwide, including the United States—has seen "Seven" continue its remarkable run, now spanning a total of 116 weeks.

The success of "Seven" is widely regarded as exceptional. Among songs by Asian groups and solo artists alike, it has set a new record as the first and longest-running track to remain on Billboard's Global 200 chart for 116 consecutive weeks, leaving a powerful mark on the global music industry.

 

On Billboard's Global (Excl. the U.S.) chart, "Seven" ranked 88th as of October 18, maintaining a solid mid-chart position. In this category as well, Jungkook set a record as the first and longest-charting Asian solo artist, entering the chart for 117 consecutive weeks and demonstrating unwavering staying power. 

"Seven" stood out from the moment it debuted. It held first place for nine consecutive weeks on the Global (Excl. the U.S.) chart and for seven consecutive weeks on the Global 200. It also became the first and longest-running track by an Asian artist to simultaneously top both charts for seven weeks cementing its status as a global mega hit.

"Seven" debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboar Hot 100 and remained on the chart for 15 consecutive weeks. On the U.K. Official Singles Chart Top 100, it entered at No. 3 and became the first K-pop solo track to chart for 14 consecutive weeks. It expanded the reach of K-pop, drawing attention across major global charts both domestically and internationally.

Its impact on Spotify's Weekly Top Songs  Global chart has has also been remarkable. "Seven" has appeared on the chart for 118 consecutive weeks—the first and longest run for a song by an Asian solo artist—shaping global music consumption trends.

The streaming figures are particularly noteworthy, "Seven" became the first track by am Asian artist to surpass 2.59 billion streams on Spotify. With 2.6 billion now in sight, Jungkook's record-breaking trajetory shows no signs of slowing down.

Overal, BTS's Jungkook has repeatedly set new longevity records with "Seven" on Billboard's Global 200 and Global (Excl. the U.S.) charts, while also surpassing 2.59 billion cumulative streams on Spotify. The song has firmly established itselft as a bona fide global mega hit. The continued dominance of "Seven" has been confirmid across major international chats, including the U.S. Billboard and the U.K. Offcial Charts, once again showcasing the global stature of an Asian solo artist. 

Original article: Topstarnews