"Undisputed Music King" - Fans celebrate as BTS’ Jungkook’s GOLDEN becomes the most awarded male debut of the decade with over 100 physical awards

BTS’ Jungkook has achieved another milestone as of November 23, 2024. His debut solo album GOLDEN has made history, earning him recognition as the artist with one of the most awarded male debut eras in the past decade.

This achievement includes reaching an unprecedented 100+ physical awards for an Asian solo project. At the 2024 MAMA Awards, he secured three additional awards, further contributing to this record-breaking feat.

These accolades add to a list of major recognitions he has received from esteemed ceremonies such as the Billboard Music Awards, Golden Disc Awards, and Hanteo Music Awards, etc. Meanwhile, a fan on X even coined him as:

"Undisputed King of Music."

What makes this accomplishment even more impressive is that Jungkook has achieved these honors within just a year of releasing GOLDEN. Fans have taken to social media to express their pride for his achievements, and are celebrating his success.

“Our Golden Maknae,” a fan stated.

“He always wins..All of these records just make me proud of him more & more,” a fan commented.

“Jeon “setting records after records” jungkook,” a fan said.

Some other fans praised the album, while one fan called him a "Global Pop Superstar."

“You deserved all these achievements and more!” one fan said.

“He’s not called the GLOBAL POP SUPERSTAR for nothing,” another fan said.

“Golden was such a good album and era Ngl it deserved moreee,” another fan stated.

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Jungkook's GOLDEN is reportedly the best-selling debut album by a male artist in this decade

GOLDEN, BTS Jungkook's debut album, launched on November 3, 2023, has had an impact on global music charts. Featuring a tracklist of 11 songs, the album delivered major hits such as Standing Next to You, Seven, and 3D. These tracks have collectively won numerous awards over the past year.

Notably, Jungkook has achieved all of these accolades while actively serving in the military. On December 12, 2024, he will officially mark one year in the military.

During the 2024 MAMA Awards, Standing Next to You claimed three awards, "Best Dance Performance Male Solo, Best Male Artist, and Fans' Choice Male." With these wins, Jungkook surpassed the 100-award milestone.

Some of the previously won awards and the number of times he has won them for GOLDEN are as follows:

• Billboard Music Awards
• Guinness World Records (4)
• MTV Video Music Awards
• MTV Europe Music Awards
• Heart Radio Awards (2)
• People Choice Awards
• Global Awards
• BMI
• Spotify Billion Plaque (2)
• Spotify Wrapped Awards (2)
• Spotify K-pop ON Awards (2)
• UK Top Big 40 Award
• UK Charts Specialist Awards (8)
• Circle Chart Music Awards (3)
• MelOn Music Awards (4)
• MelOn Weekly Popularity Award (8)
• MelOn Millions Plaque (2)
• MNET Music Awards (5)
• Golden Disc Awards (2)
• Japan Golden Disc Awards
• Hanteo Music Awards
• Seoul Music Awards
• France Pure Charts Awards
• Clio Awards
• Asian Pop Awards (3)
• TOKYOFM POP-K Awards (3)
• BreakTudo Awards (4)
• Asia Star Entertainment Awards
• KKBOX music awards
• Thailand Tiktok Awards
• China Year-End Chart Awards (5)
• RIAJ Plaques (5)
• Countdown Mini Awards
• Music Show Wins (18)

Reportedly in August 2024, GOLDEN was revealed to be the best-selling debut album by a male artist in this decade, selling over 8.4 million units globally. Meanwhile, fans eagerly anticipate what further milestones GOLDEN might secure.