BTS Jimin’s ‘WHO’ Sets Record as Longest-Charting K-pop Solo Song on Spotify UK Daily Top Songs Chart

BTS’ Jimin Achieves Historic Milestone on Spotify UK Daily Top Songs Chart

Park Jimin, the talented member of the globally renowned group BTS, has made history as the first K-pop solo artist to secure an astonishing 107 days on the Spotify UK Daily Top Songs chart. As of November 2, 2024, his single “WHO”has achieved the remarkable distinction of being the longest-charting song for a soloist this year, reaching an impressive No. 4 on the chart with over 5.8 million streams, specifically 5,804,417, including a weekly gain of 301,478 streams.

Competition Among Chart-Topping Tracks

Jimin’s “WHO”has stood out amid fierce competition, following closely behind top contenders such as:

Rosé and Bruno Mars with their hit “APT”at #1
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars with “Die With A Smile”at #2
Billie Eilish’s “BIRDS OF A FEATHER”at #3

The Success of “WHO”and Jimin’s Creative Process

Released on July 19, 2024, “WHO”serves as the lead single for Jimin’s second solo album, MUSE. This track was crafted in collaboration with notable artists Jon Bellion, GHSTLOOP, and Pdogg. To date, “WHO”has generated an astounding 760 million streams on Spotify, averaging over 40.2 million streams per week since its debut.

Jimin’s First Two Solo Albums: A Journey Through Emotion and Sound

Jimin’s inaugural solo album, FACE, launched on March 24, 2023, featured the breakthrough title track “Like Crazy.”This monumental song captivated audiences, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. As a result, Jimin etched his name in the history books as the first K-pop soloist to achieve this significant milestone. On the album’s release date alone, it surpassed over 1 million copies sold on Hanteo.

FACE includes five tracks co-written by Jimin, Pdogg, GHSTLOOP, and Evan. Thematically, the album grapples with profound subjects like loneliness, self-exploration, and emotional resilience, profoundly influenced by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Jimin’s personal and professional life.

According to insights shared in a Weverse interview featuring Pdogg and GHSTLOOP, Jimin began developing both FACE and MUSE in parallel during 2022, highlighting how each piece of music interrelates.

“Rebirth (Intro)” seamlessly links MUSE to “Set Me Free Pt. 2,” representing a transformative chapter for Jimin, while the vibrant lyrics elevate anticipation for what’s next.” – Pdogg

The Collaborative Experience Behind “WHO”

GHSTLOOP emphasized Jimin’s deep involvement throughout the creative process of “WHO.”However, crafting this single proved to be challenging, as Jimin contemplated how to authentically convey the song’s emotional nuances.

“Working alongside Jon Bellion, he meticulously articulated his vision, leading to creative breakthroughs that shaped ‘WHO’ into what it is.”- GHSTLOOP

Pdogg echoed these sentiments, noting Jimin’s clarity of purpose for the track, which embodies a transition from the intensely personal themes of FACE to a broader and more abstract exploration in MUSE.

Track List and Upcoming Projects

The album MUSE features six captivating tracks, including “WHO,”along with the pre-release track “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band”(featuring Loco) and B-side gems like “SLOW DANCE”(featuring Sofia Carson), “BE MINE,”as well as “Rebirth: (Intro),””Interlude: SHOWTIME,”and “Closer Than This.”

In December 2023, Jimin began his mandatory 18-month military service, with plans to return in June 2025 to continue his musical journey with BTS.

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