BTS JIMIN has set a new record for the longest-charting K-Pop solo artist on the Billboard Hot 100.
According to the latest chart released by Billboard on March 11, JIMIN's title track "Who" from his second solo album "MUSE" has entered the Hot 100 at number 41, marking a total of 32 weeks on the chart. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 31 weeks set by PSY with "Gangnam Style" in 2012.
Additionally, JIMIN ties the record set by BTS' "Dynamite" which also spent 32 weeks on the chart, making him the artist with the longest charting record in both group and solo activities.
JIMIN's "MUSE" is also achieving remarkable success on the album charts. The album has maintained its position on the Billboard 200 (currently at 154) and the World Albums chart (currently at number 1) for 33 consecutive weeks, continuously breaking its own record for the longest charting.
Other BTS members' solo projects are also thriving with consistent popularity. J-HOPE's collaboration with Don Toliver on the new track "LV Bag (feat. J-HOPE of BTS & Pharrell Williams)" has made it onto the Global (excluding the U.S.) chart at number 200 for two consecutive weeks.
Additionally, JUNGKOOK's first solo single "Seven (feat. Latto)" has remained on the Global (excluding the U.S.) chart at number 77 and the Global 200 chart at number 131 for 86 and 85 weeks, respectively. JIN's solo album "Happy," released last November, continues to perform well, currently at number 25 on the World Albums chart for 16 weeks.
On top of that, the group's anthology album "Proof" is also holding strong at number 7 on the chart for 143 weeks, showcasing BTS' solid status in the music industry.
SUGA, also known as Agust D, has made a surprise re-entry with the track "Daechwita" from his mixtape "D-2," which is currently at number 8 on the World Digital Song Sales chart as well.
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(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)