BTS Jimin Makes Billboard History with 50-Week Chart Milestone for

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BTS member Jimin has cemented his position as a global music phenomenon, achieving an unprecedented milestone on the Billboard charts that further solidifies his status as a trailblazing K-pop solo artist. The South Korean singer's track "Who" has now spent 50 consecutive weeks on both Billboard's Global 200 and Global (Excl. US) charts, marking a historic achievement in the music industry.

According to Billboard's latest chart update dated July 12, "Who" currently holds the 108th position on the Global 200 chart and ranks 66th on the Global (Excl. US) chart. This remarkable longevity demonstrates the song's enduring appeal among international audiences, nearly 11 months after its initial release on July 19, 2023.

Breaking Asian Artist Records on Billboard Charts

With this achievement, Jimin has made history as the first and only Asian solo artist to have two songs chart for over 50 weeks on both Billboard's Global 200 and Global (Excl. US) charts. His previous hit "Like Crazy" set the initial benchmark, spending an impressive 61 weeks on the Global 200 and 68 weeks on the Global (Excl. US) chart.

"Like Crazy" previously made headlines as the first K-pop solo track to reach number one on Billboard's prestigious Hot 100 chart, establishing Jimin as a pioneering force in bringing Korean music to mainstream American audiences. The song continues to hold the record as the longest-charting K-pop solo song on both global Billboard charts.

What makes these achievements particularly significant is that both songs were accomplished entirely through Jimin's solo artistry, without collaborations with established Western artists—a strategy often employed by international artists seeking American chart success.

Album Success Mirrors Single Chart Dominance

Jimin's second solo album "Muse" has paralleled his single success, achieving 50 consecutive weeks on the Billboard World Albums chart and reaching number 11. This accomplishment makes him the first and only Asian solo artist to have two albums—"Face" and "Muse"—spend over 50 weeks on the World Albums chart.

The artist's dominance on the World Albums chart extends beyond longevity records. "Muse" marked Jimin's eighth number-one achievement on the chart, making him the first and only K-pop solo artist to reach this milestone. Combined with his previous album "Face," which topped the chart five times, Jimin has secured a total of 13 number-one positions on the World Albums chart.

Global Impact of K-Pop Solo Artists

These achievements underscore the growing influence of K-pop solo artists in the global music landscape. Jimin's success represents a significant shift in how international audiences consume Korean music, moving beyond group dynamics to embrace individual artistry from K-pop performers.

The sustained chart performance of both "Who" and "Like Crazy" demonstrates the evolving nature of music consumption in the streaming era, where songs can maintain relevance and chart positions for extended periods through consistent fan engagement and playlist inclusion.

As "Who" continues its impressive chart run, industry analysts will be watching to see if it can surpass the 61-week record set by "Like Crazy." Regardless of future milestones, Jimin's current achievements have already established him as a historic figure in Billboard chart history and a defining artist in the global expansion of K-pop music.