BTS’s Jimin Sets New Billboard Milestone as “Who” Marks 88 Weeks on the Charts
BTS’s Jimin Sets New Billboard Milestone as “Who” Marks 88 Weeks on the Charts
Jimin’s solo momentum on the Billboard charts shows no sign of slowing. According to Billboard, the title track “Who” from his second solo album MUSE landed at No. 171 on the Billboard Global (Excl. US) chart, marking an extraordinary 88-week run.
This marks the first — and so far only — K-pop solo song in the chart’s history to sustain that level of popularity for 88 weeks, underscoring the strength of Jimin’s global reach. Far from a passing trend, his music has become a brand, and Billboard’s metrics underscore its enduring value.
An Unrivaled Feat Achieved Without Collaborations
An Unrivaled Feat Achieved Without Collaborations
The most striking aspect of this record is that it was achieved entirely on Jimin’s own solo merits — without collaborations or featured turns from well-known Western artists. The title track from his first solo album, FACE, “Like Crazy,” also spent 68 weeks on that chart, giving it the second-longest run among K-pop solo tracks.
By doing so, Jimin has staged the unusual spectacle of repeatedly besting his own records, carving out a distinct musical path at the top of the charts. His group-era performance chops, combined with a distinctive solo vocal color and musical sensibility, have clearly struck a chord with listeners worldwide.
‘World Albums’ Chart Dominance
‘World Albums’ Chart Dominance
His achievements extend beyond individual tracks. Jimin’s second solo album, MUSE, has spent 88 weeks on Billboard’s World Albums chart, extending its run as the longest-charting K-pop solo album on that chart.
Notably, MUSE has reached No. 1 on that chart eight times, giving it the record for the most No. 1s by a K-pop solo album. That the album has maintained a chart presence for more than a year — consistently ranking for over a year — signals that Jimin’s music has lasting global impact rather than fleeting popularity.
A Solid Foundation for His Solo Career
A Solid Foundation for His Solo Career
Not just as a member of the global phenomenon BTS, but now as a solo artist, Jimin has built a career few could dispute. By extending his Billboard records each week and raising K-pop’s profile worldwide, he has become a model for younger solo artists to follow.
He hasn’t limited himself to chasing chart positions; he’s quietly expanding his own musical world, revealing the traits of a true artist. Fans and critics are already eager to see his next musical experiments and the new Billboard history he will write. Jimin’s radiant solo career, which has captivated listeners worldwide, looks set to continue for the foreseeable future.
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