BTS's Jin continues his impressive streak of popularity on a prominent Argentine radio channel.
Jin's debut solo single, 'The Astronaut', recently clinched the top spot for an impressive 47 weeks on Argentina's 'Vega Radio' during their 'KPOP TOP40 Ranking'. With a staggering vote count of over 35,000, as of 5 a.m. on September 22nd, the song continues to maintain its position with a current tally of 47,090 votes, and the numbers are rapidly increasing.
Released on October 28th of the previous year, 'The Astronaut' was a pre-enlistment gift from Jin to his fans. The track was a global collaboration, co-composed, co-written, and performed with the world-renowned band, Coldplay. Even ten months post-release, the song continues to resonate deeply worldwide, achieving dazzling records on various charts.
Last week, 'The Astronaut' topped the iTunes Top Song chart in Ghana, marking its number one achievement in a total of 107 countries (regions). On Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform, the song has surpassed a whopping 244.14 million streams.
The music video for 'The Astronaut', with its mysterious and aesthetic visuals reminiscent of a sci-fi movie, continues its relentless popularity. Upon its release, the video garnered explosive reactions, hitting 1 million views in just 15 minutes, 10 million views in 12 hours and 30 minutes, and 30 million views in just 4 days. As of 6 a.m. on September 22nd, the YouTube views stand at an impressive 91.68 million.
Jin's first live performance of 'The Astronaut' took place in Argentina during Coldplay's world tour 'MUSIC of the SPHERES'. The video of this performance, as of 6 a.m. on September 22nd, has already garnered 24.55 million views on YouTube, continuing its hot streak.
The music video for 'The Astronaut' and its live performance footage have become popular reaction content, drawing videos from many renowned YouTubers. The song is also frequently covered and used as an instrumental, further showcasing Jin's immense global popularity and influence.
