BTS Jimin’s ‘Who’ Declared 2024 (RED) Song of the Summer: Fans Celebrate First Place Achievement

On Saturday, September 28, BTS member Jimin’s solo track “WHO”was named the 2024 (RED) Song of the Summer. Jimin’s hit single first made its mark on (RED)’s list of the top 32 songs of the summer.

This marks the third consecutive year that (RED) has selected a Song of the Summer. According to (RED), the significance of this title lies in music being a universal language. It captures the essence of global spirit and pop culture, establishing it as an annual highlight.

The (RED) Song of the Summer is curated using a mix of algorithms, analytics, and fan votes. The cross-cultural data comes from various sources, including Apple Music, Billboard, social sentiment, and trending virality. Following this, (RED) allows fans to vote for their favorite “Song of the Summer.”

(RED) recently released the playlist featuring the 32 songs of the summer for 2024 on Apple Music. In addition to Jimin’s “WHO”, the list includes tracks like Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso,”Beyoncé’s “Freedom,”Billie Eilish’s “BIRDS OF A FEATHER,”and NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye,”among others.

Fans have taken to the internet to celebrate Jimin’s remarkable achievement, overflowing social media with praise for the BTS star. As one user on X aptly put it:

“JIMIN Keep going all the way up to 1st PLACE. #WHO is definitely THE song of Summer 2024”

Numerous fans of BTS’ Jimin have expressed their joy online. One supporter mentioned that the singer’s immense popularity is a testament to his success, while many others extended their congratulations.

“Kudos to Jimin on his victory! Despite attempts to undermine him, his strong support system prevailed. Ultimately, Jimin’s popularity and the love from his fans made all the difference. It’s clear that Jimin is adored more than he is criticized.” – wrote another fan.

“Deserved!! Congratulations my beautiful angel” – commented an X user.

“SO SO HAPPY WHO BY JIMIN WON” – Another fan expressed.

Several fans have voiced their gratitude to those who voted for Jimin’s “WHO,”while others are heralding his track as the must-listen song of the year.

“yesss congratulations #JIMIN #Jimin_Who, thank you to all the fans who voted together” – an X user remarked.

“Congratulations, Jimin! PJMs we did it!!!! Thanks to everyone who voted for Jimin” – wrote another fan.

“Definitely #WHO is the song of the summer and of the year!” – commented an admirer.

“Army we did it; last year we got Jungkook’s “Seven”to be the song of the summer and now we have Jimin’s “WHO” – another fan stated.

BTS’ Jimin’s “WHO”achieved nine consecutive weeks on the UK Official Singles Chart

On September 21, OSEN, a South Korean media outlet, reported that Jimin’s “WHO”held its place on the UK Official Singles chart for nine consecutive weeks, climbing to position #50 and advancing two spots since its debut. As of this writing, Jimin’s track is ranked at #40 on the chart.

Furthermore, the K-pop idol’s single has been maintaining its presence on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for the eighth consecutive week as of September 17, 2024, reaching #8 on the Top 10 chart, which features Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ latest release, “Die With A Smile.”

Jimin’s album “MUSE”was released on July 19, 2024, by BigHit Music. The album is available in multiple formats: CD, QR, download, and streaming.

Included in Jimin’s “MUSE”album are tracks such as “Rebirth (Intro),””Interlude: Showtime,””Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco),””Slow Dance,””Be Mine,”and “Closer Than This.”

Currently, BTS’ Jimin is serving his mandatory military duty, with an anticipated discharge date in June 2025. As it stands, Kim Seokjin, known by his stage name Jin, is the only member of BTS who has completed his military service.

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