BTS member Jungkook has achieved an unprecedented milestone in K-pop history as his solo debut single “Seven” surpassed 2.5 billion streams on Spotify, becoming the first K-pop song ever to reach this streaming threshold. The remarkable achievement was recorded on August 18, 2025, just over two years since the track’s initial release in July 2023, setting a new benchmark for Asian artists on global streaming platforms.
“Seven,” which blends addictive melodies with warm acoustic guitar sounds and incorporates rhythms characteristic of UK garage music, first made headlines when it became the fastest song to reach 1 billion Spotify streams in only 108 days. The song’s lyrical content, centered on a serenade theme expressing continuous longing for a loved one, resonated with listeners worldwide, contributing to its sustained popularity.
Jungkook’s “Seven” masterfully fuses catchy melodies with UK garage rhythms, creating a universally resonant serenade that captured global hearts.
The single’s commercial success extends beyond streaming platforms, having topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and maintained a presence on Billboard’s Global 200 chart for 108 weeks and Global Excluding U.S. chart for 109 weeks. This extraordinary longevity helped cement Jungkook’s position as a dominant solo artist in digital music consumption, with his cumulative solo streams now exceeding 9.4 billion, the highest among all K-pop solo artists. BigHit Music officially confirmed the achievement through their social media platforms and press release.
“Seven” outpaced other major K-pop hits on Spotify, including BTS’s global sensation “Dynamite,” demonstrating Jungkook’s crossover appeal beyond the group’s collective popularity. The track’s success is part of the broader phenomenon showing that language barriers are becoming less significant in global music consumption as diverse sounds gain popularity. Industry reports now cite the artist as defining new standards for K-pop solo success, with his debut album “Golden” approaching 6 billion cumulative streams. The artist’s strategic use of pre-save campaigns prior to releases has been credited with building anticipation and contributing to his record-breaking streaming numbers. These streaming achievements have translated into substantial royalty income for the artist, exemplifying how digital platforms have become essential revenue sources for musicians in today’s industry.
The milestone was widely celebrated among fans and industry peers on social media, with media coverage emphasizing the significance of a K-pop soloist achieving such massive streaming numbers. This achievement not only highlights Jungkook’s individual impact but also represents a significant moment for Asian artists breaking into global streaming dominance, further expanding the recognition of K-pop beyond traditional markets.
