'Spotify Record Maker' BTS Jung-kook Achieves Two Spotify Songs with Over 3 Billion and 1.5 Billion Streams — First K-pop Solo Artist to Reach Such Milestones

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BTS's Jung-kook now holds two solo songs that have surpassed 1.5 billion cumulative streams on the global music platform Spotify. The World Music Awards (WMA) officially announced via its official account that Jung-kook is the first and only K-pop solo artist in Spotify history to have multiple songs exceeding 1.5 billion streams.

Jung-kook's debut solo single "Seven" surpassed 3 billion cumulative streams in June 2026, marking the first such achievement by a Korean or Asian artist. It was introduced as one of the few new releases worldwide in 2023 to reach 3 billion streams.

Upon its release, "Seven" simultaneously topped Billboard's main singles chart "Hot 100," "Global 200," and "Global (Excluding U.S.)." In the UK Official Singles Chart, it reached number three.

Jung-kook's first solo album "GOLDEN" title track "Standing Next to You" also surpassed 1.5 billion cumulative streams on Spotify in July 2026. The song is a disco-punk genre piece that conveys a message of standing together through any adversity.

"Standing Next to You" remained on Billboard's "Hot 100" for 19 weeks, setting the longest chart run among Jung-kook's solo songs. In the UK Official Singles Chart, it peaked at number six and stayed on the chart for 11 weeks. The song won at the 2025 BMI Pop Awards and received awards including "Top Global K-pop Song" at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards and "Best Dance Performance Male Solo" at the 2024 MAMA.

Both songs continue to see increasing streaming numbers even after their release. Since his solo debut, Jung-kook has been shining with remarkable achievements on Spotify, Billboard, and the UK Official Singles Chart.

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