In just a few days, Jung Kook’s latest single, “3D,” is poised to make its debut on the Billboard charts after completing its first full tracking frame of availability. While nothing is certain until the official rankings are released, it appears that the BTS star is on the verge of achieving another significant and historic debut with his newest track.
“3D” is highly likely to make its debut inside the top 10 on the Hot 100, the weekly ranking of the most-consumed songs in America. In fact, according to some online predictions, the song could potentially start its tenure on the chart inside the top five, possibly even landing one or two positions below the summit.
Since its release on Friday, September 29, “3D” has been performing exceptionally well in terms of sales. It rapidly ascended to the No. 1 spot on iTunes in America, and the main version has maintained that position seemingly ever since. The two other versions of the song released simultaneously, an instrumental and an alternate take, have also held positions within the top 10.
Earlier this week, Jung Kook released several additional versions of “3D,” which have likewise been selling exceedingly well. A sped-up version, a slowed-down version, a clean version, and an A.G. Cook remix have all secured spots within the iTunes top 10 and have continued to perform strongly. Jung Kook’s “3D” dominates 70% of the highest tier on the iTunes ranking, and it doesn’t appear that he’ll relinquish those positions anytime soon.
All sales from the seven versions of “3D” will be combined into one entity by Billboard, significantly boosting the single’s debut placement on the Hot 100. It is nearly certain that Jung Kook’s latest release will rank as the bestselling song in America, and sales weigh heavily in determining a song’s position on the Hot 100.
Simultaneously, “3D” has been performing well on streaming platforms, although not as dominantly as in terms of purchases. The song has spent several days inside the top 10 on Spotify’s daily ranking of the most-streamed tracks in the U.S., accumulating millions of streams in the nation alone. Streams also play a vital role in determining a song’s ranking on the Hot 100.
Radio play represents the third factor contributing to the Hot 100’s ranking, but as of now, it remains unclear whether “3D” is receiving noteworthy airplay on U.S. radio stations. The singer’s previous single is still receiving airplay, so radio may not have a substantial impact on the song’s chart performance at the moment.
If “3D” indeed enters the top 10 upon its debut on the Hot 100, it will make Jung Kook’s one of a very select few South Korean acts to reach this region more than once. His previous track, “Seven,” which marked his official first single on his own, debuted at No. 1 on the chart earlier this summer.
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