BTS’ Jimin, Jungkook, V becomes the only k-pop trio to garner 100 mn Spotify streams on solo albums

The maknae line members of BTS, V, Jimin, and Jungkook, have accomplished something revolutionary by breaking new ground in K-pop history. Only these three musicians have surpassed 100 million Spotify streams in their first week of release.

With an astounding 214.6 million streams, Jungkook’s album GOLDEN is in first place. Jimin’s MUSE comes in second with 140.1 million, and V’s LAYOVER comes in third with 101.4 million.

In light of that, here is a brief about the solo albums of Jimin, Jungkook, and V.

1. Jungkook- GOLDEN

Golden, Jungkook’s first studio album, was launched on November 3, 2023. With collaborations from DJ Snake, Latto, Major Lazer, Jack Harlow, and others, GOLDEN presents a dynamic blend of sounds and styles. Golden became the most streamed debut album by a K-pop solo artist, amassing 214.6 million plays on Spotify in its first week of availability. Commercially, GOLDEN established Jungkook as a pop powerhouse by debuting at number two on the Billboard 200 and selling over 2.4 million copies worldwide.

2. Jimin- MUSE

Jimin surprised everyone with his second solo album, MUSE, which was released on July 19, despite his military service. The album’s emotional resonance and rich lyrical depth have enthralled fans. It is available in BLOOMING and SERENADE editions. Highlights include the moving tribute to ARMYs, Closer Than This, and the Smeraldo Garden Marching Band featuring Loco. Other noteworthy songs are the reflective Be Mine and the slow dance with Sofia Carson. MUSE garnered an astounding 140.1 million plays on Spotify in its first week of release, demonstrating Jimin’s continued affinity with his fan base.

3. V- LAYOVER

Released on September 8, 2023, V’s debut studio album, LAYOVER, showcases the BTS member’s soulful voice and artistic progression through a captivating fusion of pop, jazz, and R&B. The six tracks on the album provide a full auditory experience, one of which is a special piano rendition of Slow Dancing. When LAYOVER was released, it was a huge hit for V’s solo career, garnering 101.4 million Spotify plays in its first week of release. With over 1.67 million copies sold on its first day and a debut at number two on the Billboard 200, the album broke records.