Jimin's ‘Who’ Makes History as the Longest-Charting K-Pop Song on the Billboard Hot 100, Beating BTS's Record

Jimin’s ‘Who’ Breaks Records as Longest-Charting K-Pop Song on Billboard Hot 100!

BTS’s Jimin continues to make history! His solo track “Who” has now become the longest-charting K-pop song ever on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing all previous records.

On March 18, Billboard revealed that “Who” had climbed back to No. 29, marking its 33rd consecutive week on the chart. This achievement breaks the record previously held by BTS’s mega-hit “Dynamite,” which lasted 32 weeks.

Jimin’s success doesn’t stop there. His album MUSE remains the longest-charting K-pop solo album on the Billboard 200, standing strong at No. 134 in its 34th consecutive week.

Adding another milestone, Jimin returned to Billboard’s Artist 100 at No. 65, making him the first K-pop soloist to spend an impressive 40 weeks on the chart.

Beyond the Hot 100, “Who” continues to perform well across multiple Billboard rankings. It re-entered the Digital Song Sales chart at No. 14, while also securing spots at No. 23 on the Streaming Songs chart, No. 25 on the Global 200, and No. 30 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart.

Meanwhile, MUSE remains unstoppable, claiming its eighth non-consecutive week at No. 1 on Billboard’s World Albums chart.

With these groundbreaking achievements, Jimin further solidifies his impact on the global music industry, proving his unmatched popularity and influence in K-pop and beyond.

All About Jimin
Park Ji-min, known mononymously as Jimin, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and dancer who first rose to fame as a member of BTS in 2013. Under Big Hit Entertainment, Jimin has become a prominent figure in the music industry, both as a group member and a solo artist.

Jimin’s solo career began with the release of "Promise" in December 2018, which broke records on SoundCloud, becoming the platform’s most streamed song. His subsequent solo releases include "Christmas Love" in 2020 and the duet "With You" with Ha Sung-woon in 2022, further showcasing his musical versatility.

In January 2023, Jimin featured on Taeyang’s single "Vibe," marking his debut on the Billboard Hot 100 as a solo artist. His first solo album, Face, released in March 2023, made a historic impact, debuting at number one in South Korea and Japan and reaching number two in the US. The album’s single, "Like Crazy," made Jimin the first Korean solo artist to top the Billboard Hot 100.

Following his military enlistment, Jimin's second solo album, MUSE, was released on July 19, 2024. The album, supported by singles like "Smeraldo Garden Marching Band," "Who," and "Be Mine (English version)," continues to build on his success. Notably, "Who" became Jimin’s first track to top both of Billboard’s global charts.

In addition to his music career, Jimin and Jungkook are set to star in Are You Sure?!, an eight-episode travel reality series premiering on Disney+ on August 8, 2024. The series will air weekly through September 19, offering fans a new glimpse into their lives.

Jimin’s ongoing success highlights his remarkable journey as an artist, both as a BTS member and a solo performer.

(With AI Inputs)

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