BTS Jung Kook’s “Seven” feat. Latto ranked in the Top 10 of IFPI Global Singles chart and becomes the FIRST and ONLY debut song by a MALE ACT IN HISTORY to do so! According to IFPI, Jungkook 'SEVEN' was the 10th best selling single worldwide in 2023! JUNGKOOK joins PSY and BTS as the ONLY K-pop Acts to made it on Top 10 of IFPI Global Single Chart! which proves once again the powerful influence of his music. The IFPI Global Single Award is presented to the artist with the world’s best-selling single of the year across all digital formats – including paid subscription streaming, ad-supported platforms, and single-track downloads. Jung Kook's "SEVEN" had 1.24 billion streams in 2023!
Jung Kook was number 10 in the top 20. Jung Kook’s “SEVEN” beat out David Guetta & Bebe Rexa’s “I’m Good”, Metro Boomin &The Weeknd 21 & Savage’s “Creepin’, The Weeknd’s “Save Your Tears”, Stephen Sanchez’s “Until I found You”, Karol G & Shakira’s “TQG, Sam Smith Kim & Petra’s “Unholy”, SZA’s “Snooze”, Tom Odell’s “Another Love” YOASOBI’s “Idol” and The Weeknd’s “Star Boy”
Jung Kook had a stellar year, receiving accolades at prestigious international music awards in 2023. His achievements include securing the "Song of Summer" title at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, claiming the "Best Song" honor at the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards, and earning the distinguished "Top Global K-Pop Song" recognition at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards. These wins not only highlight Jungkook's individual success but also showcase the global impact of his contributions to the music industry.
The year 2012 marked a historic moment for Korean music as PSY became the trailblazer, securing his place as the first Korean artist to grace the IFPI Global Singles Chart with the iconic "Gangnam Style." Fast forward to 2020 and 2021, and BTS continued this legacy with chart-topping hits "Dynamite" and "Butter," making their impactful entry into the global music scene.
In a remarkable feat, Jung Kook achieved a significant milestone in 2023, becoming the first Korean solo artist to break into the IFPI Global Singles Chart in 11 years, following in the footsteps of PSY. What adds another layer to this achievement is that Jungkook holds the distinction of being recognized both as a part of the immensely popular group, BTS, and as a solo artist. This dual acknowledgment underscores Jungkook's versatility and the global impact of Korean music, solidifying BTS and its members as prominent figures in the international music landscape.
IFPI’s Global Charts provide the most complete picture of artist, album and track performance worldwide. The Charts capture streaming, downloads and physical formats in every country directly from the participating record labels, which is then converted using IFPI’s unique methodology to a single, global chart figure. The methodology, developed in partnership with IFPI’s member record labels, reflects global commercial success by combining the most exhaustive reporting of unit sales and streams with the country-level economics of each consumption type.
Overall, artists of 10 different nationalities spanning five continents (Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, South Korea, UK, and US) were represented in the Top 20, up from six nationalities in 2022. “It is also fantastic to see so many nationalities and genres represented in the IFPI Global Single Chart. It is a wonderful reflection of the wide range of extraordinary artists that – working in partnership with their record labels – are finding international success.” IFPI
"Seven" made an extraordinary debut by claiming the top position on the daily Global Spotify Chart, amassing an impressive nearly 16 million streams. This achievement marked the record for the most opening-day streams in history for a male artist and collaboration, establishing itself as the biggest debut of 2023. Notably, Jungkook achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first K-pop act to reach number one on the U.S. Spotify chart. Additionally, he secured the position of the first Korean solo artist to debut at the pinnacle of the global chart.
In Japan, "Seven" made a remarkable entrance on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, securing the second spot within just three days of its release, as of the chart issue dated July 19, 2023, covering the period from July 10 to July 16. During its debut week, the song not only claimed the top position on the Download Songs chart but also earned the title of the most downloaded track, selling an impressive 39,170 copies. This achievement surpassed the downloads of the second-ranked song, "Idol" by Yoasobi, which recorded 18,434 downloads, less than half of "Seven's" stellar performance.
"Seven" made a groundbreaking entry into the music scene by debuting at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the 68th number one debut in Billboard chart history. The single achieved this feat with an impressive combination of 21.9 million streams, 6.4 million in airplay audience, and 153,000 combined digital and CD singles sold during the week of July 14 through July 20. In addition, "Seven" secured its position as the second best-selling digital song and the fourth most-streamed song of its release week.
The impact extended to the Adult Pop Airplay and Pop Airplay charts, where "Seven" debuted at numbers 30 and 33, respectively. This remarkable achievement not only marked Jungkook's first number one on the Hot 100 but also positioned him as the second member of BTS to attain this milestone, following Jimin's previous number one hit, "Like Crazy," in April.
"Seven" achieved an extraordinary debut, securing the top spot on the Billboard Global 200 chart for the week of July 29. The single achieved this feat with a staggering 269,000 downloads sold and an impressive 217.1 million streams worldwide during the period from July 14 to July 20, 2023. This remarkable accomplishment surpassed Miley Cyrus' "Flowers" (the week of February 4, 2023) for the most significant week for a song by a solo artist since the chart's inception.
The global impact of "Seven" extended to earning the second-largest overall streaming week of all time, narrowly trailing behind BTS's "Butter," which recorded 289.2 million streams for the week dated June 5, 2021. Jungkook made history as the first member of BTS to top the global chart as a solo artist, solidifying his status as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
"Seven" has not only taken the music world by storm but has also etched its name in the prestigious pages of Guinness World Records. Globally, the single achieved two remarkable milestones: it holds the Guinness World Record for the Most streamed track on Spotify in one week (male), showcasing its immense popularity on the streaming platform. Additionally, "Seven" secured the title for the Fastest time for a music track to reach 100 million streams on Spotify (male), highlighting the incredible speed at which it captivated listeners worldwide.
As October unfolded, "Seven" continued its record-breaking spree. It shattered two more records on Spotify, claiming the Fastest time for a music track to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify (male). This achievement, previously jointly held by the Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber's "Stay" and Harry Styles' "As It Was" (118 days), as well as the overall record, previously held by Cyrus' "Flowers" (112 days), was surpassed by "Seven" in an astonishing 109 days.
On the domestic front, "Seven" earned widespread acclaim. The song clinched four consecutive Melon Popularity awards from July 24 to August 14, 2023, a testament to its sustained popularity in the South Korean music scene. Moreover, it achieved triple crowns on esteemed music programs, namely M Countdown, Inkigayo, and Music Core, accumulating an impressive total of 13 first-place trophies on domestic television music shows. "Seven" has undeniably become a record-breaking sensation both globally and domestically, solidifying its place in music history.
In February 2024, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) published its annual top-10 charts for the previous year and listed "Seven" as the 10th best-selling digital single of 2023 globally, having amassed 1.24 billion subscription stream equivalents worldwide in less than six months.
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