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BTS' Jungkook’s global hit track Seven (featuring Latto) made an unexpected appearance in Netflix’s XO, Kitty season 2, thrilling fans worldwide. Released on January 16, 2025, the much-anticipated season features K-pop influences throughout its soundtrack, reflecting the show’s South Korean setting.
Fans were surprised when Seven was covered in episode 8 of the show despite not being part of the official soundtrack revealed by Rolling Stone on January 14.
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In the eighth episode, actor Choi Min-young, who portrays Dae-heon Kim, sang and danced to the BTS member's Seven. This moment highlighted the song’s massive popularity and its enduring cultural impact, even while Jungkook serves in the military; a commitment he began in December 2023.
Fans flocked to social media to praise the idol as well as the track's popularity. An X user, @MsPurpleKookie, wrote,
"Definitely gonna watch the series new season. Seven is everywhere!"
Others also joined in to express their surprise at the unexpected cover.
"JUNGKOOK'S 'SEVEN' WAS COVERED IN THE FAMOUS NETFLIX SERIES 'XO KITTY', OH JUNGKOOK YOU WILL BE FOREVER FAMOUS," an X user wrote.
"Omg i watched s2 it’s so good and them dancing to jk Seven," a fan commented.
"Oh seven you will always be that girl," a netizen remarked.
"DAE singing seven by Jungkook in XO Kitty ????omg that was so unexpected lmao," another fan added.
Some also mentioned that the Euphoria singer should see how much his work is appreciated.
"I hope Jungkook can see this. It’s amazing," a fan added.
"His 2023 songs still being covered by Biggest Shows.. like all his singles from his 1st album are alternately making headlines, truly the Biggest Asian Hit maker. Main Pop Boy of this generation," an X user commented.
"The only soloist to make an impact," one other fan wrote.
More about BTS' Jungkook's Seven and its worldwide impact
Originally released on July 14, 2023, Seven is a romantic UK garage pop track produced by Andrew Watt and Cirkut. Co-written by Jon Bellion, Latto, and Theron Makiel Thomas, the single emphasizes a deep desire to spend every moment with a loved one.
It later became part of Jungkook's debut solo album, Golden. The song broke records as the most-streamed track by a male artist on Spotify in one week, with 89.7 million streams, and the fastest track by a male artist to reach 100 million streams, earning the idol two Guinness World Records.
Meanwhile, in season 2 of XO, Kitty, the plot delves into new storylines while retaining its vibrant mix of Korean and global pop hits. While tracks like aespa’s Drama and LE SSERAFIM’s Fearless feature in the official soundtrack, the inclusion of Seven as a performance underscores the song’s global reach and cultural relevance.
The Still With You singer's influence is evident as his music continues to dominate streaming platforms while he serves in the military. His debut solo single, Seven, recently surpassed BTS' Dynamite to become the most-streamed K-pop track in Spotify history, with over 2 billion streams as of this writing.
As fans eagerly await his return from military service in June 2025, moments like these in popular media serve as a testament to the idol's widespread impact.
