BTS’ Jungkook recently made headlines by winning the Asia's Most Popular Male Singer award at the 2024 Huading Awards on August 19. This honor recognizes artists for their influence across music, film, television, and more. Jungkook debuted as a solo artist in July 2023 with his single Seven.
He dropped his first full-length album GOLDEN in November 2023. On August 18, GOLDEN reached a significant milestone becoming the best-selling album by an Asian artist. According to Hits Double Daily, the album sold over 8 million units all across the globe.
Additionally, Jungkook is the only K-pop solo artist to be acknowledged as Asia's Most Popular Singer in 2024 at the 38th HUADING AWARDS and will receive a physical award for this achievement. Netizens and fans took to X to celebrate Jungkook’s latest achievement.
"GLOBAL SOLO POP SUPERSTAR JUNGKOOK has shown his UNMATCHED influence and popularity as he WON the “Asia's Most Popular Male Singer” award at the 38th HUADING AWARDS 2024 in China.. the ONLY K-POP SOLOIST who won and he will receive a physical award… this is REAL IMPACT! CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK GLOBAL SOLO POP SUPERSTAR JUNGKOOK," a fan wrote.
“These awards are the highest honor given for celebrities’ reputations among global audience," another fan added.
“Spotify numbers only prove so much you have to be able to back it up with sales, awards & recognition of your songs. Jungkook has that as he wins the Most Popular Male Singer," a user stated.
Fans continued to praise Jungkook for his latest achievement as an Asian artist.
“My pretty baby giant global Popstar collecting them awards left and right even while serving in the military. Deserved," a user wrote.
“Another win for my man. We will all see Jungkook winning these awards in the documentary (from VMA, Billboard to K Awards)," a fan added.
“Love how Jungkook kept on bagging these prestigious awards where fans can't bought or bot the votes," a user commented.
Netizens mentioned Jungkook's impact on the music industry through the release of his solo songs.
“Jungkook being Asia's Most Popular Male Singer is just so real .. so understandable," a user added.
""Asia's Most Popular Male Singer" "Highest Honour" and Jungkook did it with his solo debut," a fan commented.
“Another affirmation of your exemplary solo journey. Long may it continue," another fan added.
BTS’ Jungkook's Seven featuring American rapper Latto becomes the fastest song by an Asian artist to surpass 1.8B streams on Spotify
BTS’ Jungkook began his military service on December 12, 2023, following the release of his first album. Despite being in the military, the BTS member continues to receive new accolades with his solo music. Recently, on August 6, Seven feat. Latto surpassed 1.8 billion streams on Spotify, making it the fastest song by an Asian artist to reach this feat.
Furthermore, his album GOLDEN is also the first album by an Asian solo artist to have multiple songs surpass 800 million streams on Spotify including the title track Standing Next to You and Seven. The album has become the first and only album by a K-pop solo artist to amass over 4 billion streams on Spotify. It is also the fastest album by an Asian solo act to achieve this feat.
In other news, BTS' Jungkook's travel show Are You Sure?! with Jimin airs every Thursday at 4 pm KST on Disney+.`