Jung Kook (Big Hit Music)
Jung Kook, one of the members of global sensation BTS, has achieved yet another historic milestone with his debut solo single, “Seven,” dominating the Hot 100 and making waves on the Pop Airplay chart.
Currently, “Seven” reigns over the Hot 100 chart as Billboard’s top-ranking track, but this may change soon as the latest winner, Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town,” takes over. Nevertheless, Jung Kook’s solo hit continues to captivate audiences, making history on the Pop Airplay chart from the moment of its arrival.
Just a week ago, “Seven” made its official debut on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart, which highlights songs reaching the widest audience at pop radio stations across America. The single entered the chart at an impressive No. 33 out of 40 spots, immediately securing its place as the fourth-highest-charting song by a South Korean solo artist in the chart’s history.
Psy holds the current record for the highest-charting track on the Pop Airplay chart by a South Korean musician working independently. His iconic hit, “Gangnam Style,” reached a peak position of No. 10. Jung Kook, already having enjoyed success on the Pop Airplay chart, follows closely behind with his collaboration with Charlie Puth, “Left and Right,” which reached No. 11, narrowly missing the top 10.
Adding to the notable achievements of South Korean soloists on the Pop Airplay chart is Bibi, a singer and actress, whose joint single with alternative rapper 347aidan, “The Weeknd,” climbed to No. 31 a little over a year ago.
Jung Kook’s “Seven” currently sits at No. 33 on the Pop Airplay chart, but it is expected to ascend even higher once Billboard updates its lists, which are currently delayed due to a processing issue. With this rise, Jung Kook’s latest success reshuffles the order, previously showing two songs tied as the fourth-highest-charting by or featuring South Korean solo artists.
Lisa, a member of the renowned girl group Blackpink, achieved the fifth-highest-charting position with her solo track “Money,” while fellow BTS star Jimin, along with Kodak Black, NLE Choppa, Jvke, and Muni Long, secured a similar spot with “Angel Pt. 1,” both stalling at No. 35.