BTS’ Jungkook becomes the most successful Kpop soloist in Billboard Hot 100 history

BTS’ Jungkook keeps thriving with his highly-anticipated debut album, “GOLDEN,” which is full of hits, such as “Seven,” “3D,” and “Standing Next to You.” The amazing album performance made Jungkook the most successful Kpop soloist in Billboard Hot 100, surpassing PSY.

The Golden Maknae’s “GOLDEN” title track, “Standing Next to You” debuted at No. 5 on Billboard Hot 100. This song is his third top 10 in the chart and was enough to break PSY’s record, which was held by him for almost a decade.

Previously, Jungkook released “Seven” featuring Latto, which debuted straight at the top of the list, and his single, “3D” featuring Jack Harlow reached the no. 4 spot. This only demonstrates the Golden Maknae’s big influence in the American market, as his album is entirely in English.

In addition, “GOLDEN” debuted at No. 2 only behind, Taylor Swift’s “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” with 210,200 album unit sales, making “GOLDEN” the highest debut in history for a Korean solo act.

Undoubtedly, Jungkook has one of the most prominent careers to date in the United States, as he keeps targeting his audience in the country by making several performances of his hits. Surely, he is going to keep writing history with his upcoming projects, you can watch the “Standing Next to You” trailer below: