BTS member Jungkook achieved a significant milestone on the day of his military enlistment, surpassing 300 million views.
Jungkook's first solo single, 'Seven,' reached over 300 million views on its music video on December 12th at 2:43 AM, just five months after its release on July 14th. The music video of 'Seven,' depicting the story of someone striving to prove their love every moment, continues to receive love from global fans for its cinematic storyline and stunning visuals.
'Seven' features an addictive melody, warm acoustic guitar sounds, UK garage rhythm, and Jungkook's sweet vocals. It became a mega-hit immediately after its release, dominating major music charts worldwide.
The song debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart (dated July 29) and reached a peak of number three on the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100. 'Seven' also placed fourth in Spotify's recent 'Wrapped 2023: Top 10 Songs Globally' campaign.
Jungkook and 'Seven' were recently included in the U.S. Billboard's staff-selected 'Billboard's Greatest Pop Stars of 2023: Introduction & Honorable Mentions' and 'The 100 Best Songs of 2023: Staff Picks.' Billboard praised 'Seven' for its UK garage-influenced beat and Latto's powerful feature, stating the song could captivate even the most steadfast pop fans.
On December 12th, Jungkook enlisted in the army as an active-duty soldier. Before his military service, he had a successful run with his July release 'Seven,' the single '3D,' and his November solo album 'GOLDEN,' solidifying his status as a global pop star.
Jungkook demonstrated his solo power by topping the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and entering the Billboard 200 at number two. The title track of 'GOLDEN,' 'Standing Next to You,' debuted at number five on the 'Hot 100,' marking Jungkook's sixth entry on the chart as a solo artist.
In a video introducing his album 'GOLDEN' to the press on November 3rd, Jungkook spoke about his future plans, stating, "Like the other members, I think we have become stronger in many aspects through our solo singles and albums. These activities are part of BTS. One thing I can assure you of is that if BTS comes back together in 2025, it will be really amazing. I am looking forward to it even more than you (the fans) are."
