Jung Kook continues to assert his dominance on the Billboard Global 200 chart, with his single “Seven” maintaining its reign at the top once again. The smash hit faces off against fierce competition, thwarting the aspirations of renowned artists like Travis Scott and Drake, whose single “Meltdown” debuts in second place. As “Seven” continues its chart-topping journey, Jung Kook’s breakout solo hit helps him make history once again.
“Seven” has now secured its position at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Global 200 for an impressive three consecutive weeks. This achievement makes Jung Kook’s hit the second-longest-running No. 1 in the history of the chart by a South Korean musical act. When it comes to artists from that part of the world, only a few have managed to ascend to the summit, and even fewer have maintained their hold for multiple rounds.
The record for the longest-running No. 1 hit by any South Korean artist on the Billboard Global 200 belongs to BTS. Therefore, in a remarkable feat, Jung Kook now boasts the two most enduring chart-toppers on the global ranking of the most-consumed tracks. The iconic BTS hit, “Dynamite,” once reigned supreme for a four nonconsecutive turns, and it holds as the biggest win among South Korean stars.
Last week, as “Seven” celebrated two weeks atop the Billboard Global 200, it joined the ranks of two other tracks as the second-longest-running champion by any South Korean musical artist. Both BTS’s “Butter” and Blackpink’s “Pink Venom” enjoyed two turns at the peak during their heyday. However, Jung Kook’s ascendancy now propels “Seven” past those contenders.
“Seven” burst onto the scene three weeks ago with an explosive debut, registering sizable sales figures and notably high streaming counts. Even weeks later, the track continues to reign incredibly popular, maintaining a remarkable performance. Jung Kook’s smash outperformed the second-ranking title this frame, Scott and Drake’s “Meltdown,” by almost exactly twice the streaming figure.
With “Seven” marking Jung Kook’s eighth No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and his first as a solo artist, he has carved a distinct path and separated himself from all others. While he collected seven previous chart-toppers as a member of BTS, who are currently on a well-deserved break, he has since surpassed his bandmates with the most chart-topping hits. He stands alone as the only member to land a No. 1 on his own, although his fellow BTS members have come close.
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