BTS Jungkook Surpassed BTS in U.S Chartmetrics Foreign Artists Chart
Soaring to an impressive 23rd position on the U.S. Chartmetrics Foreign Artists Chart, Jungkook now stands shoulder to shoulder with global music icons like Adele, Celine Dion, and One Direction. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it places him ahead of BTS, who hold the 31st position, while fellow member Suga ranks at 323 and label-mates SEVENTEEN at 399.
The accomplishment becomes even more impressive when considering Jungkook’s simultaneous success in the United Kingdom. As the sole Korean soloist to appear on the UK Chartmetrics Foreign Artists Chart at number 26, he’s proving that his appeal transcends not just language barriers but cultural boundaries as well.
Jungkook ranks #23 on the US Chartmetrics Foreign Artists Chart, #23 becoming the highest ranking K-ACT in the list! He also ranks at #26 on Chartmetrics Foreign Artists in the United Kingdom, the ONLY K-soloist in the list!
— Carolyne🌱⁷⁼¹ (@mhereonlyforbts) February 3, 2025
CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK
GLOBAL POP STAR JUNGKOOK… pic.twitter.com/pnqP1kmBcc
Jungkook’s streaming numbers tell an equally compelling story. His hit single “Seven” made history in October 2024 by becoming the first K-pop track to surpass 2 billion streams on Spotify. This milestone was later matched by BTS’s “Dynamite,” but Jungkook’s trailblazing achievement set a new precedent for Korean artists. When considering all his musical contributions, Jungkook’s total Spotify streams have skyrocketed past 8 billion – a feat made even more remarkable given that he’s currently on military hiatus.
seven by jungkook was a cultural reset like the way everyone wants it to be their song
— lala⁷ ʙᴛꜱ ʏᴇᴀʀ ✿ (@fkubluehouse) January 31, 2025
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Jungkook’s Grand Return From Military
Fans are already counting down to a series of highly anticipated returns of BTS members from military services in 2024. Jungkook is set to complete his service on June 11, just one day after fellow members RM and V. Suga will conclude his service shortly after, on June 22. This timeline has sparked excitement among ARMY (BTS’s dedicated fanbase) who are eagerly speculating about potential group activities in late 2024 and beyond.
The music industry is already buzzing with rumors about BTS’s post-military plans. While nothing is confirmed, fans are hopeful for new albums and a possible world tour happening 2026. If Jungkook’s solo success is any indication, BTS’s reunion could mark yet another chapter in their history-making career.
This ongoing success story showcases not just Jungkook’s individual star power, but also represents a broader shift in global music consumption patterns. It demonstrates how K-pop artists can maintain and even grow their international presence while fulfilling their military obligations, setting new precedents for future generations of Korean artists.
