BTS' Jungkook's 'Never Let Go' becomes biggest K-Pop debut of 2024 on Spotify

BTS’ Jungkook has once again demonstrated his star power with the release of his solo track 'Never Let Go' for FESTA 2024, celebrating BTS’ upcoming 11th debut anniversary. This upbeat and heartfelt song, dedicated to ARMYs, has quickly resonated with fans, achieving impressive chart success and solidifying Jungkook's position as a prominent solo artist.

Released on June 7, Never Let Go made an impressive debut on the Spotify Global chart, securing the No. 14 spot. According to updates on June 8, the track garnered over 5,511,530 streams on its first day, making it the biggest K-pop debut of 2024 on Spotify. This achievement surpasses the first-day streaming numbers of Jungkook’s bandmates’ solo releases, including V’s FRI(END)S with 4,728,233 streams, RM’s Come Back to Me and LOST! with 3,335,141 and 3,230,889 streams respectively, and J-Hope’s Neuron with 2,559,464 streams.

Never Let Go is a touching anthem that voices BTS' unwavering love and gratitude for their fans. The lyrics, penned by Jungkook, reflect the group's deep connection with ARMYs and their desire to never let them go. Jungkook, who is credited as the lyricist, composer, and producer of the track, poured his heart and soul into creating this special song for the fans.

In a follow-up post on Weverse, Jungkook expressed his regret for not being able to present the song with a house dance choreography due to his upcoming military enlistment. Despite this, the audio version of the song has been well-received, amassing over 3.5 million views on YouTube within two days of its release.

Never Let Go is part of the celebrations for BTS' 11th debut anniversary, which falls on June 13. The song was released on various global music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, and iTunes Store, further showcasing Jungkook’s commitment to making this anniversary special for the fans.