BTS's Jimin's 'Like Crazy' has received high praise from a prominent U.S. music magazine as the hit song that rocked this year. The American music magazine 'Consequence of Sound' (COS) selected Jimin's 'Like Crazy' as the 'Smash of the Year' among 20 notable songs in the '2023 K-pop Yearbook,' applauding his originality and talent as an outstanding dancer.
The magazine particularly highlighted the historic record 'Like Crazy' set by being the first Korean solo artist to hit number 1 on Billboard's 'Hot 100', overpowering Miley Cyrus's long-standing hit 'Flowers' and surpassing artists like Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, and SZA. They cited this achievement as the reason for their selection while praising the song itself as "really great."
COS also highlighted that Jimin's success on the charts, coupled with the narrative of his 'FACE' album release, where he expressed, "This album is a story about how I reflected and overcame myself. If people understand the emotions I tried to convey, I will consider this album a success," adds a cherry on top of his dazzling success. They quoted Jimin's words and commended his impressive achievement of reaching number 1 on the Billboard.
Furthermore, COS ranked 'Like Crazy' at an impressive 51st position, the highest for a K-pop solo song, in its selection of the 'Top 200 Songs of 2023.' They praised it, saying, "We lost ourselves in Jimin's irreplaceable and utterly unique charm that oscillates between happiness and extreme pain."
Previously, COS announced 'Like Crazy' as the only K-pop song, group or solo, in their 'Top 30 Songs of 2023 So Far,' describing it as a track that "perfectly showcases seductive vocals, charismatic star power, and amazing dance skills." They also lauded 'Like Crazy' as one of the most dramatic and enchanting solo singles from BTS's second chapter, with its heavy synthesizers and lavish instrumentation elevating Jimin's voice to a transcendent realm.
With the release of his first solo album, Jimin has swept the global music market, receiving accolades from international music critics and being listed in the New York Times's '20 Things That Happened for the First Time in 2023.' As an icon of this era, Jimin is showcasing his global popularity and influence, marking a turning point for the K-pop music industry into a new era.
