'HISTORY MAKER JIMIN' trends on X as the idol's WHO becomes the first K-pop soloist act to spend over 11 weeks on Billboard Hot 100's Top 40

On Tuesday, October 8, it was revealed that BTS' Jimin's latest title track, WHO, has become the first K-pop soloist act to spend over 11 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart, with its ranking staying in the top 40. Currently, the song stands at rank 26, and given that the track was released more than two months ago, fans have been proud and elated about his latest milestone.

Following the reveal of the idol's solo track's latest achievements, fans have been sending congratulatory messages and wishes. They've also been trading hashtags like #CongratulationsJimin, #HISTORYMAKERJIMIN, #RECORDMAKERJIMIN, and more. Here are a few reactions and celebrations by fans on the BTS member's latest Billboard record and milestone:

"Congratulations to Jimin on this remarkable achievement! Spending 11 weeks in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 is a fantastic milestone for a K-pop soloist!" said a fan on X

"jimin did this while he’s inactive and didn’t need any western artist collabs or new remixes or kore than 10m radio" added a netizen

"Congratulations on your achievements I hope you can see what you did in music industry and be proud of yourself as a real artist who made himself and paved his own way" stated another fan on X

"New faucking peak Who is goddamn loved" said an X user

Additionally, given that the idol's birthday is right around the corner, on October 13, fans have also been focusing on upgrading the milestone.

"Lets go higher for Jimtober.....FIGHTING" commented a netizen

"WEEK 13, WHO SHOULD STILL BE IN TOP 30 LETS WORK HARD PJMS!!!!" added another netizen

"Let's work hard for the 12th week pjms. It's predicted to be out pf top 30" commented an X user

"we could do the funniest thing ever for his birthday" stated an X user

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All you need to know about BTS' Jimin's solo activities

BTS' Jimin, otherwise known as Park Ji-min, is a 28-year-old singer, songwriter, and dancer housed under BIGHIT MUSIC, a subsidiary of HYBE Labels. The idol debuted alongside his fellow BTS members in 2013 and stands as the vocalist and main dancer of the K-pop boy group.

As the idol continued to contribute to the group through his positions, he also established a simultaneous solo career. He kickstarted by releasing a few solo tracks on BTS' albums, like Lie, Serendipity, etc., and branched out into releasing his independent tracks on SoundCloud, like Christmas Love, Promise, and more.

However, he made his official solo debut with his first album release, FACE, in March 2023. The album held the song, Like Crazy, as its title track. Over a year later, the K-pop idol rolled out his solo comeback with the release of his second solo album, MUSE, in July 2024, which held WHO as its title track.

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The idol enlisted for his mandatory military service on December 12, 2023, alongside his fellow BTS member, Jungkook, under the Biddy System. The Buddy System allows friends, family members, and close acquaintances to enlist together to support each other's taxing enlistment period. Both the K-pop idols are expected to be discharged in June 2025.