On Friday, December 13, it was revealed that BTS Jungkook made history as the first Asian soloist to rank on the Billboard Top Artists Year-End Chart, at #60. His debut solo album, GOLDEN, is also the top Asian act album on Billboard's 2024 Top Albums Year-End Chart, ranking at #80.
Jungkook's solo debut single SEVEN, featuring Latto, also bagged a spot on Billboard Global Exclusive U.S. Year-End Chart, ranking at #7. It is the highest-ranked Asian act on the chart. Following news of the same, fans of the idol couldn't help but feel pride and excitement.
Given that the album and its single were released in November 2023, many were surprised and impressed by the continuous impact they've been making in the music industry. Here are a few fan reactions on X regarding the same:
"Seven in 2024 chart after all other releases this year. please don’t speak on jk again if you are not on this level thanks," one fan said.
"The list keeps getting longer and longer, now we need at least 100 pages to list all of Jungkook's achievements," said another fan.
"He is winning in life. His impact is so crazy," added one more user.
"Thank you for perfect closing of 2024. I believe this record will no be broken for long time. Hwaiting JK," commented a netizen.
More fans and netizens celebrated the K-pop idol's recent achievements on the Billboard Year-End Charts.
"We sooo proud of him as always. Our precious beloved Golden maknae Jeon Jungkook," stated a fan.
"A new day, a new success and a new achievement for Jungkook. He did all this with just one album. We are all proud of him," commented an X user.
"Jungkook’s impact is undeniable! Even without a new album this year, he’s still making it onto the year-end lists. His talent and dedication shine through, and he continues to break barriers!" said another user.
"Doing all this with ONE album — a 2023 november release. That is truly impressive," added a netizen.
All you need to know about BTS Jungkook's solo activities and his Billboard Year-End Charts achievements
BTS' Jungkook, a vocalist and dancer in the K-pop boy group and housed under Big Hit Music, first began his solo career in June 2020, with a Soundcloud release of his independent single Still With You, for BTS' anniversary celebrations.
Following the same, the idol made his official debut with the release of his single SEVEN (feat. Latto), in July 2023. He followed it up with another single release in September, called 3D (feat. Jack Harlow). The idol then rolled out his solo debut album, GOLDEN, in November 2023, which consists of eleven tracks.
The lead single of the album was Standing Next To You. Following this, Jungkook enlisted for his mandatory military service in December 2023 and hasn't been active in the music industry since. However, despite having no 2024 solo releases, the idol entered multiple Billboard Year-End Charts for this year. Here's a complete list of all his achievements in the Billboard Year-End Charts:
- #60 Top Artist
- #15 Global 200 (Seven feat. Latto)
- #7 Global Excl. US (Seven feat. Latto)
- #80 Top Albums (GOLDEN)
- #14 Global 200 Artists
- #8 Global Excl. US Artists
- #3 Digital Song Sales Artists
- #5 Digital Song Sales (Standing Next To You)
- #64 Billboard 200 Artist
- #81 Hot 100 Artists
Fans have been elated about the idol's recent achievements and have been celebrating the same.