Jungkook Becomes First Asian Artist With All Songs Reaching 100 Million Spotify Streams
The youngest member of BTS reached 100 million Spotify streams with 18 original solo tracks, making him the only Asian artist to accomplish this feat.
BTS' Jungkook continues to live up to his title as the Golden Maknae with his latest record of becoming the first K-pop idol to have all of his original solo tracks surpass 100 million streams on Spotify. Jungkook achieved this feat, marking a new record not only for a South Korean artist but also for an Asian singer.
The youngest member of BTS reached 100 million Spotify streams with 18 original solo tracks, making him the only Asian artist to accomplish this feat. The news came days after the singer was discharged from military service, making the achievement far greater. Jungkook's music catalogue includes songs from his debut album Golden and several early digital solo releases and collaborations. The catalogue also includes his most recent song, I Wonder…, which was released in 2024 in collaboration with J-Hope. The song's traction can be allied with his performance at J-Hope's Hope On The Stage Goyang encore concert on June 13.
Other songs of Jungkook that joined the elite 100 million club include Seven (feat. Latto), Left and Right, Standing Next To You, 3D (feat. Jack Harlow), Stay Alive, Dreamers, Yes or No, Still With You, Never Let Go, Too Much, Please Don't Change (feat. DJ Snake), Closer To You (feat. Major Lazer), Somebody, My You, Too Sad to Dance, and Shot Glass of Tears, among others.
Jungkook makes history as the FIRST and ONLY Asian soloist to have every one of his original songs hit 100 MILLION streams on Spotify. pic.twitter.com/PlqeAEVRur — Pop Core (@TheePopCore) July 17, 2025
With this new record, the BTS idol became the third artist in the world with all his solo songs having streamed over 100 million times. The other two artists who have achieved this feat were Harry Styles and Billie Eilish. Soon after the news went viral, fans took over social media to praise their favourite idol.
One fan wrote, 'He keeps proving that he is more than just K-pop—he is a true global pop star." Another fan commented, 'That's incredible for Jungkook! Being the first and only Asian soloist with every original song hitting 100 million Spotify streams is such a massive flex. So proud of his global impact." Someone else simply hris him 'a true global pop star."
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