BTS member Jungkook has once again set a new record on the UK Official Singles Chart, illuminating his global popularity. The UK Official Chart proclaimed on their official website and SNS, "Jungkook has written UK chart history."
According to the UK Official Chart, Jungkook set a new chart record with 'TOO MUCH,' a collaboration with Australian rapper The Kid LAROI and British rapper Central Cee, released on October 20.
'TOO MUCH' secured the 10th position on the Official Singles 'Top 100' latest chart (October 27th to November 2nd). Jungkook has surpassed the previously held record by Psy, becoming the first Korean solo artist to place three singles within the top 10 of the UK Official Singles 'Top 100' chart.
Previously, Jungkook made history by entering the top 10 with his debut solo single 'Seven,' which achieved the highest debut rank for a Korean solo artist at 3rd place, followed by his second solo single '3D(feat. Jack Harlow)' at 5th, and now 'TOO MUCH' at 10th. He also set a new record by being the first Korean solo artist to rank two songs within the top 5 of the UK Official Singles 'Top 100' chart with 'Seven' and '3D'.
Meanwhile, '3D' dropped 11 steps from 32nd to 43rd place on the UK Official Singles 'Top 100' chart but maintained its position within the top 50 for four consecutive weeks. 'Seven' sustained its popularity by consistently staying within the top 35 of the UK Official Singles 'Top 100' chart for ten consecutive weeks.
In the U.S., Jungkook debuted at 1st and 5th places on the Billboard 'Hot 100' with 'Seven' and '3D' respectively. Furthermore, both songs achieved the 1st position on the 'Global 200' and 'Global Excluding U.S.' charts, showcasing his immense power.
The Kid LAROI didn't hold back on praising Jungkook in various interviews, saying, "Jungkook already possesses incredible talent and skills," adding, "I'd rather seek advice from him." He also complimented, "Jungkook has a very unique and fantastic falsetto ad-lib that only he possesses."
Meanwhile, Jungkook is set to release his first solo album 'GOLDEN' worldwide on November 3rd at 1 pm. The album will feature a total of 11 tracks, including the title song 'Standing Next to You.'
