His debut solo album 'GOLDEN' releases worldwide on the 3rd.
Jungkook holds the tie for the most entries by a K-pop soloist on the US Billboard Hot 100, and is the first K-pop soloist with more than three songs entering the UK Official Chart Top 10. Not to mention, he achieved 1 billion streams on Spotify in the shortest time ever. These are just some of the incredible milestones. As a solo artist, Jungkook is already making history. But in reality, he's only just begun, with his debut solo album 'GOLDEN' still to drop.
Last July, Jungkook released his debut single 'Seven' (feat. Lato), followed by a second single '3D' (Feat. Jack Harlow) in September. Both tracks have been warmly received domestically and are gaining explosive popularity internationally. Additionally, the song 'TOO MUCH' released on October 19th in collaboration with The Kid Laroi and Central C has generated a lot of buzz.
'Seven' entered Spotify's Daily Top Song Global Chart at No. 1 on July 14th, marking the first time for a K-pop solo artist. It crossed 1 billion streams in just 108 days, breaking the previous record set by Miley Cyrus' 'Flowers' by 4 days.
'Seven' peaked at the top of the US Billboard Hot 100, '3D' achieved 5th place, and 'TOO MUCH' debuted at 44th. Including 'Stay Alive' (produced by Suga, ranked 95th) and a collaboration with Charlie Puth, 'Left and Right' (22nd), Jungkook has a total of five songs on the Hot 100, tying Psy for the most entries by a K-pop soloist.
His achievements in the UK, another pop music powerhouse, are equally impressive. 'Seven' (3rd), '3D' (5th), and 'TOO MUCH' (10th) consecutively entered the Official Singles Chart Top 10, making Jungkook the only Korean solo artist to achieve this feat.
On September 20th, 'Seven', '3D', and 'TOO MUCH' ranked 1st, 9th, and 10th respectively on Spotify's Daily Top Song Global Chart. This is another first for a K-pop solo artist, with 'Seven' maintaining its top spot even three months after release.
Now, bigger news is coming: Jungkook's debut solo album 'GOLDEN' is set to release globally at 1 PM on the 3rd. It contains a total of 11 tracks, including 'Seven' and '3D'. Featuring collaborations with various artists, there's a lot of anticipation for every track.
Reggaeton R&B pop 'Closer to You' features Major Lazer. 'Yes or No' has Ed Sheeran's distinctive sensibility and guitar play. 'Please Don't Change' is an electronic dance pop completed with DJ Snake.
'Hate You' is a deep emotional pop ballad co-written by Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes. 'Somebody' is an acoustic pop with guitar and keyboard, 'Too Sad to Dance' is an R&B with a melancholic bass and melody, and 'Shot Glass of Tears' is a pop ballad.
The title track is 'Standing Next to You', a retro funk song highlighting Jungkook's groovy vocals. It's produced by Andrew Watt and Circuit, the same team behind the mega-hit 'Seven'. Jungkook plans to deliver the pinnacle of 'complete performance' with this title track.
Having poured his heart and soul into the album, 'GOLDEN' is themed around the 'golden moments' of solo artist Jungkook. Fans can look forward to a wide musical spectrum, captivating vocals, and diverse musical colors.
With record-breaking singles already under his belt, more achievements are anticipated post the album release, including probable higher chart positions on Spotify and potential for the most album sales ever by a K-pop soloist. There's also anticipation for a top position on the US Billboard Main Album Chart, the Billboard 200.
After the release of 'GOLDEN', Jungkook will be involved in various activities at home and abroad. On the 5th, he's confirmed to perform at the '2023 MTV Europe Music Awards' in Paris, France, where 'Seven' is nominated in three categories. On the 20th, a fan showcase will be held at Jangchung Gymnasium in central Seoul.
