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As of January 22, 2025, BTS' Jimin has set a remarkable milestone on the Billboard 200 chart. His second solo album, MUSE, has become the first album by a Korean soloist to spend an impressive 26 weeks on the chart, making it the longest-charting album of all time for a K-pop soloist.
Currently holding the 118th position, MUSE has maintained its presence on the prestigious chart for 26 consecutive weeks. The album initially debuted at an impressive No. 2 upon release, reasserting his impact as a solo artist.
Fans are celebrating this historic achievement on social media, recognizing his influence and the global appeal of MUSE, which continues to resonate with listeners worldwide. A fan posted:
"He himself is history. / Congratulations Jimin."
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The BTS star continues his strong performance as a K-pop artist even during his military service. He maintains his long-term success on Billboard's two main charts.
"With little or no promotion and while he's still serving his country," a fan said.
"Another "1st & Only" Record for Jimin," a fan proudly stated.
"A killer album. No skips. My Muse," a fan remarked.
Many other fans expressed their pride in creative words,
"When it's great, it charts! Bravo Jimin!!!" a fan exclaimed.
"JM truly is devouring with his unpromoted, sophomore project," a fan commented.
"Muse is an exquisite piece of art which deserves all the success and more," a fan expressed.
Jimin achieves unprecedented success on Billboard with his second solo album, MUSE
BTS' Jimin continued his strong performance as a K-pop artist even during his military service, continuing his long-term success on Billboard's two main charts. According to Billboard's latest update, his MUSE's title song, Who, ranked No. 41 on Billboard Hot 100 in its 25th week.
Who broke its own record for the longest-charting song by a K-soloist, following PSY's Gangnam Style. It also tied with FIFTY FIFTY's Cupid as the third longest-charting song by a K-pop act in history, after BTS' Dynamite (32 weeks) and Gangnam Style (31 weeks).
Meanwhile, the album MUSE itself climbed 17 spots to No. 118 on Billboard 200. It successfully charted for 26 consecutive weeks, becoming the only album released in 2024 and the first album by a Korean solo artist to achieve this feat.
With this strong performance, Jimin also re-entered Billboard Artist 100 at No. 69. He remains as the first and only K-soloist to reach No. 1 on the chart. So far, he has spent 33 weeks on the chart, tying with the record for the longest-charting song by a Korean soloist.
The longest charting albums by K-pop soloist act on Billboard 200:
- MUSE — 26 weeks
- GOLDEN — 25 weeks
- Layover — 8 weeks
- FACE — 7 weeks
- Indigo — 7 weeks
- Rosie — 6 weeks
Meanwhile, Jimin's Who continued its performance on the charts. It ranked No. 21 on both Global 200 and Global Excl. US charts and re-entered Digital Song Sales Chart at No. 23. It also landed at No. 29 on Billboard Streaming Songs Chart, extending its record as the second longest-charting song by a Korean soloist in history after Gangnam Style to 26 weeks.
In addition, MUSE ranked No. 3 on Billboard World Albums, spending 26 weeks on the chart. It continues its long-running popularity as the second longest-charting K-solo album next to Jimin's debut album FACE, which has spent 63 weeks on the chart.
