BTS‘s Jungkook is setting an unparalleled pace in the global music charts, maintaining a steady grip at the pinnacle of Billboard’s charts with his groundbreaking single “Seven”.
In July, Jungkook etched his name in the annals of music history, becoming the first Korean soloist to debut a song at the number one position on three significant Billboard charts: the Hot 100, Global 200, and Global Excl. U.S. The spotlight was firmly on “Seven”, a collaboration with Latto, as it stormed the charts, securing the top spot across the board.
Since its debut, “Seven” has shown no signs of slowing down, firmly holding onto its number one position on both the Global 200 and the Global Excl. U.S. charts. This monumental achievement has surpassed the previous record held by BTS’s own track “Dynamite”, setting a new benchmark for the longest reign at the top by a Korean artist.
Billboard confirmed on September 5 that “Seven” has achieved a remarkable milestone, reigning supreme at the number one spot on both global charts for an uninterrupted seven weeks. This accomplishment marks it as the first song of 2023 to maintain this position for its initial seven weeks, eclipsing the previous record set by Miley Cyrus’s “Flowers”, which dominated the charts for its first six weeks.
During the week spanning August 25 to 31, “Seven” continued to captivate audiences globally, registering a staggering 97 million streams and accumulating 12,000 digital sales worldwide. As Jungkook continues to redefine the musical landscape with “Seven”, fans and enthusiasts are keenly watching, eager to witness how much further this groundbreaking single will go in setting new records in the music industry.