BTS’ Jungkook just made history, and ARMY is buzzing! His debut album “GOLDEN” didn’t just make waves, it shattered a 29-year-old record. With over 2.9 million copies sold, Jungkook’s solo work has become the best-selling album ever by a Korean soloist, beating Kim Gun Mo’s record from 1995. Just like that, the BTS maknae proves his solo debut was a real K-pop moment!
📊| #Jungkook’s “Golden” breaks a 29 years old record and becomes in the Best Selling Album by a Korean Soloist of All Time!
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— BTS Charts Daily (@btschartsdailyc) November 8, 2024
Released on November 3, 2023, “GOLDEN” is packed with hits that have dominated the global charts. From “Seven” featuring Latto to “3D” with Jack Harlow, each track brought its own flavor, rising to the top of Korean and Western lists. With international collabs and viral successes, the album proved Jungkook’s unique global appeal. Debuting at the No.2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, “GOLDEN” was not just a local hit, it was a worldwide smash.
Currently, Jungkook is fulfilling his military duty, along with bandmates RM, Jimin, Suga, and V. He is set to return in June 2025. In the meantime, fans are missing him and holding on to the material he left before enlisting. This includes his “I Am Still” film and his most recent single “Never Let Go.“
