BTS Jungkook’s “Seven” (Explicit Version) Achieves RIAJ Platinum Certification in Japan – Fans Celebrate

BTS’ Jungkook’s track “Seven”(explicit version) was awarded Platinum certification by the RIAJ (Recording Industry Association of Japan) on September 27, 2024. This milestone indicates that the song has exceeded 100 million streams in the RIAJ’s streaming category. Notably, the clean version of “Seven”had previously attained this certification as well.

In celebration of this achievement, fans have taken to social media platform X (Twitter) to trend various phrases, expressing their excitement and pride in the idol’s record-setting success. One fan expressed,

“Jungkook is unstoppable”

“Excellent recognition, well done JK,” added another fan.

“Another recognition for Jungkook and his song”said a different fan.

“The way he is loved in Japan,” expressed another supporter.

Many fans referred to “Seven”as a “global hit,”with comments such as,

“Queen Seven King Jungkook,” highlighted one fan.

“Seven the global hit,” added another.

“Wow this is so amazing!” exclaimed a third fan.

Both Versions of Jungkook’s “Seven”Are Officially Platinum Certified by RIAJ

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) plays a pivotal role in representing Japan’s music industry and works to safeguard and promote music and sound recording rights nationwide.

One of the RIAJ’s primary functions includes certifying music sales across albums, singles, and digital downloads, providing vitally important metrics for an artist’s success in Japan. Certification levels vary from Gold to Million, based on sales and streaming figures, making these accolades highly sought after by artists around the world.

RIAJ certifications hold particular significance in Japan, one of the largest music markets globally. Achieving these certifications often indicates strong traction and success within the region.

The latest celebrated entry on the RIAJ certified list is BTS’ Jungkook’s song “Seven”(explicit version), which has recently earned “Platinum certification”for exceeding 100 million streams. This follows the earlier Platinum status of the clean version.

Currently, BTS is recognized as the most-certified foreign act in Japan, holding an impressive total of 44 certifications. Jungkook’s solo contributions and work with BTS have significantly enhanced this total.

A detailed list of RIAJ-certified songs related to him includes:

Songs performed as a soloist:

1. Seven (feat. Latto) – Clean Version – Platinum
2. Seven (feat. Latto) – Explicit Version – Platinum
3. Left and Right – Gold
4. 3D – Gold
5. Euphoria (solo song under BTS) – Platinum

Album Certification:

1. GOLDEN – Platinum

Songs co-composed:

1. Your Eyes Tell – Platinum
2. Magic Shop – Gold
3. Film Out – Platinum

Alongside this RIAJ achievement, Jungkook’s “Seven”has also crossed an impressive milestone of 1.7 billion streams on the Global Spotify Chart, making it the first and only song by an Asian artist to reach this landmark.

In other recent updates, on September 25, the idol’s latest documentary, I AM STILL, was marked ‘Verified Hot’ at 100% on the Popcornmeter by Rotten Tomatoes.

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