BTS’ Jungkook marks a record in the United States charts

BTS‘ Jungkook continues to slay international charts, carving out his space as the most successful South Korean solo artist in the world. His latest bop, the track “Never Let Go,” finally debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 97. Despite its modest start, this just helped the BTS member mark his seventh solo entry on the United States tally. Thanks to this, he is the South Korean solo act with the most Billboard Hot 100 entries! 

This track, made for fans as Jungkook completes his military service, widens the gap between him and other South Korean soloists on the American music scene. Jungkook’s closet competitor is PSY, known for hits like “Gangnam Style.” The K-pop veteran has 5 Billboard Hot 100 entries as a solo act.

Among all K-pop acts, Jungkook stands tall in third place, while his bandmates J-Hope, Jimin, Suga, and V each have four solo placements. The top spots go to BLACKPINK,  standing at No. 2 with 9 entries on the Hot 100. Meanwhile, BTS leads the K-pop record in the United States tally, with a staggering 27 entries on the chart.