BTS' Jungkook's first solo SEVEN set a new record for the biggest debut song of all time on the United World Chart. With 8.8 million points on the United World Chart, the BTS member's song recently exceeded the previous 8.3 million point mark of Hozkier's Take Me to Church. Jungkook’s SEVEN was dropped on July 14, 2023, and made in collaboration with the American artist, Latto.
Jeon Jungkook’s admirers were delighted with the singer’s latest achievement. Subsequently, his fans flooded the internet with their comments, appreciating Jungkook's feat. One user on X wrote:
“No one is doing it like him. CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK”
While some said Jungkook is the “pride of BTS,” others called him “giant, global, universal superstar.” Fans also praised him as “history maker.”
“Jungkook, you are the pride of BTS and ARMY. I'm proud of you, pop boy,” wrote a fan.
“OMG Records breaking song Seven! Congratulations Jungkook,” commented another fan.
“CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK WELL DESERVED! JUNGKOOK IS GIGANT, GLOBAL, UNIVERSAL SUPERSTAR HIMSELF ALREADY AND NOBODY IS ON HIS LEVEL! 8.8 MILLIONS SELLER JUNGKOOK. RECORD BREAKER JUNGKOOK. RECORD SETTER JUNGKOOK. WE LOVE YOU JUNGKOOK,” stated another fan.
“Main Pop Boy Jungkook! History Maker Jungkook. Cant wait for him to come back and slay!,” stated another X user.
Some fans described BTS' Jungkook as the “real starboy,” while others acknowledged the idol’s “talent,” “personality,” and “determination.”
“He is THE REAL starboy like he was born to be great. Ohh jungkook I am so fcking proud of you,” another fan expressed.
“Despite bght and army efforts to make u look like a failure, despite having to deal with bght's frivolous business instead of focusing on your own solo career.. u managed to break a record again with your talent, personality, determination and organic fans. Congratulations JK,” a fan remarked.
“A real legend the main pop star singer, the expressive singer , stunning and with the most perfect voice,” commented a fan.
BTS' Jungkook’s SEVEN broke several records since its release
The BTS member's SEVEN has demonstrated its noteworthy success and musical prowess by attaining major certifications in multiple countries overseas. Below is a compilation of certifications attained by BTS' Jungkook for his independent track to date:
- USA — 2x Platinum
- Canada — 2x Platinum
- UK — Silver
- New Zealand — Platinum
- Japan — Platinum Streaming (Clean Ver.)
- Japan — Platinum Streaming (Explicit Ver.)
- South Korea — Platinum Streaming (Clean Ver.)
- Belgium — Gold
- Portugal — Gold
- Italy — Gold
- France — Gold
- Spain — Gold
On January 14, 2025, Star News reported that SEVEN received a Gold certification in Belgium. The singer sold nearly 20,000 copies of BTS' Jungkook’s first single. The singer became one of only two K-pop artists to receive a Gold certification in Belgium, alongside PSY.
After joining in December 2023, BTS' Jungkook is performing his obligatory military duties. He will potentially wrap up with his military service in June 2025.