Jimin's 'WHO' 'Successful Solicitation Without Collaboration' [K-EYES]

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BTS Jimin's solo song "WHO" was counted as the best-selling song among male K-pop artists in the United States in 2025.

Jimin's "WHO" became a best-selling song among male K-pop artists in the United States in 2025, according to foreign media reports on the 5th (local time).

"WHO" is a song released by Jimin as the title song of his second solo album "MUSE" in July 2024, and has continued to gain popularity while serving in the military.

"Organic Success Without Western Collaboration"...I'm proud of my fans

International fans reacted enthusiastically to the news through social media. In particular, it was emphasized that it was purely achieved without collaboration with Western artists.

One fan said, "It was achieved without industry push or Western singer collaboration. Oh, kingmin kingmin," while another fan exclaimed, "Jimera (Jimin fandom name in USA), are you ready to see Jimin on stage again? Thank you for all your efforts. I'm proud of Jimin."

One fan wrote, "The best romantic song of all time. "It's been the best for two years and will continue to be the best," another fan praised, adding, "Let's not forget that 'WHO' was released in July 2024. "That's why we have Jimerica," he said, emphasizing the potential of the U.S. fandom.

"Songs that fit all situations"...Platform Trend Forecast

One fan said, "WHO' is a song that never gets old. One day, it will become a trend on various platforms, he said. "It suits all situations. Single? Listen to the WHO. In a relationship? Listen to the WHO. Are you depressed or sad? Listen to the WHO."

Spotify U.S. Chart 500 Days...For the first time in K-pop

Jimin Hits New Milestone On Spotify U.S. Chart With 'WHO' As of December 28 last year, it became the first and only K-pop song to stay on the Spotify U.S. chart for 500 days.

In addition, 'WHO' was also listed on the bestseller list of US Amazon digital songs in 2025. Jimin recently listed 15 items on the US Amazon digital song bestseller list. Last year, Jimin's single topped the K-pop solo chart, becoming the BTS member with the most items on the year-end chart for the second consecutive year. Jimin is the first and only K-solo artist to make the list several times over the years.

Since its release, "WHO" has entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 14 consecutive weeks, setting a record for the longest period among K-pop solo artists in 2024, and has been a global long-run hit, entering the Billboard Global 200 chart for 26 consecutive weeks.

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