‘HISTORY MAKER JIMIN’ Goes Viral on X as the First K-Pop Soloist to Spend Over 11 Weeks in Billboard Hot 100 Top 40

On October 8, a significant milestone was announced: Jimin of BTS has achieved a historic feat with his title track, WHO, becoming the first K-pop solo artist to remain on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for over 11 weeks, consistently ranking in the top 40. Currently positioned at number 26, fans are filled with pride and joy, particularly since the song was released more than two months ago.

In light of this remarkable accomplishment, fans have been showering Jimin with messages of congratulations and support, utilizing hashtags such as #CongratulationsJimin, #HISTORYMAKERJIMIN, and #RECORDMAKERJIMIN. Here are some of the celebratory reactions from the BTS fandom regarding this exceptional Billboard achievement:

“Kudos to Jimin for this extraordinary success! Spending 11 weeks in the Billboard Hot 100 top 40 is an impressive mark for a K-pop solo act!”expressed a fan on X

“Jimin achieved this while being inactive, without needing any collaborations with Western artists, remixes, or 10 million radio spins,”noted another netizen

“Congratulations on your remarkable accomplishments! I hope you realize the impact you’ve made in the music industry and take pride in being a true artist who has forged his own path,”another fan stated on X

“Can’t believe how much love there is for WHO, it’s just incredible!”shared an X user

With Jimin’s birthday approaching on October 13, fans are also focused on taking this success to even greater heights.

“Let’s aim higher for Jimtober… FIGHTING!”cheered a fan online

“WEEK 13! WHO needs to remain in the top 30. Let’s rally together PJMS!!!!”added another netizen

“Let’s strive to keep it in the top 30 for the 12th week, it’s predicted to drop,”noted an X user

“We might just pull off the funniest surprise for his birthday!”suggested another

Everything You Need to Know About BTS’ Jimin’s Solo Career

BTS’ Jimin, also known as Park Ji-min, is a 28-year-old talented singer, songwriter, and dancer under BIGHIT MUSIC, a part of HYBE Labels. He debuted with his fellow BTS members in 2013 and has captivated audiences as both a vocalist and the main dancer of the group.

While contributing significantly to BTS, Jimin also embarked on a solo journey, beginning by releasing several tracks on BTS albums such as Lie and Serendipity, as well as independent songs on SoundCloud like Christmas Love and Promise.

His official solo career commenced with the release of his debut album, FACE, in March 2023, featuring the title track Like Crazy. Over a year later, he returned to the music scene with his second album, MUSE, in July 2024, which included the hit track WHO.

Furthermore, Jimin enlisted for mandatory military service on December 12, 2023, alongside fellow BTS member Jungkook. They are participating under the Buddy System, allowing close friends and family to enlist together to ease the challenges of military service. Both idols are projected to complete their service by June 2025.

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