BTS Jimin’s solo song, “WHO,” has gained worldwide attention by staying at the top of the Circle Chart’s Global K-pop Chart for two weeks in a row. The latest chart, released on August 8, 2024, shows that Jimin’s “WHO,” from his second solo album titled “MUSE,” has kept its #1 position.
Chart Performance Highlights
The Global K-pop Chart is based on K-pop streaming data from around the world. “WHO” made an impressive entrance at #7 on the 29th week chart, despite only having two days of tracking data. It then climbed to the top spot on the 30th week chart and maintained its dominance on the 31st week chart, proving its lasting popularity.
Since its release, “WHO” has been a hit, debuting at #1 on the daily Global K-pop Chart on July 19th and holding that top position for 18 consecutive days.
Notable Rankings and Influence
Jimin’s influence can also be seen in the Circle Chart’s first-half rankings. The music video for “Like Crazy” was ranked 8th on the 2024 first-half Global K-pop Chart, which was released on July 12th. It is noteworthy that this was the only song in the top 10 released in the first half of 2023. Furthermore, his pre-release track “Set Me Free Pt.2” and the Christmas fan song “Closer Than This” also made it onto the charts, showcasing his successful solo career.
Continued Success Despite Military Service
Even while serving in the military and without official promotions for “Like Crazy,” Jimin continues to shine on international charts. The song reached an impressive 12th position on the Billboard main song chart, rising two spots from the previous week. Additionally, it topped Spotify’s “Global Daily Top Song” chart for 15 consecutive days, from July 23rd to August 6th, further highlighting his immense popularity.