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Jungkook's "Seven" becomes first song by a Korean solo artist to reach 2.5 billion Spotify streams

BTS's Jungkook has made history as the first Korean soloist to surpass 2.5 billion Spotify streams with his hit "Seven (featuring Latto).

August 24, 2025 / 16:42 IST
Seven broke records by instantly topping Billboard's Hot 100 and global charts, while also becoming Spotify's fastest song to hit one billion streams in just 108 days.

Jungkook of BTS has set a new record on Spotify, with his hit song "Seven (featuring Latto)" becoming the first song by a Korean solo artist to collect over 2.5 billion streams on the platform, cementing his status as a global music force.

The song "Seven" combines a catchy melody, warm guitar, and UK garage rhythms into a serenade about wanting to be with your loved one every single day.

Jungkook continues his record-shattering solo career by becoming the most-streamed K-pop soloist ever, with over 9.4 billion streams. His latest album, Golden, is nearing a monumental 6 billion plays itself.

Beyond its impressive numbers, "Seven" broke records by instantly topping Billboard's Hot 100 and global charts, while also becoming Spotify's fastest song to hit one billion streams in just 108 days.

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The track was later honored on Billboard's 2024 International Power Players list as the most popular song outside the U.S. and continues its remarkable longevity, with over 100 consecutive weeks on both the Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts.

Meanwhile the BTS band will be reuniting for their next album after two years of military service. The band is currently preparing for their next album with all the members in the United States. This is going to be the first new album together as a band after their return from the military service.

 

Entertainment desk
first published: Aug 24, 2025 04:42 pm

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