Once again, BTS’ Jimin has made history! His solo single “Who,” from his 2024 album “Muse,” has officially set a record by exceeding 2 billion total streams on Spotify, making it the fastest solo track by a Korean artist to achieve this amazing number. This accomplishment is about so much more than the number; it is a reflection of Jimin’s extraordinary impact as a global solo artist. Billboard, Spotify, and the UK charts have all reported that Who is breaking records around the world. So, what makes Who so special and how did it break records in just over one year?
Let’s go through the amazing journey of Jimin’s success.
2. “Who” — Basic Details
Jimin’s single Who was released on July 19, 2024, as the lead track from his second solo album Muse.
The song is hip-hop / R&B – it pairs emotional yearning and confusion with hard-hitting, loud beats. It’s an unparalleled blend of soft emotions with strong energy that resonates with listeners.
Behind this song are some of the best songwriters and producers around, including Ghostloop, Tenroc, Pdogg, Jon Bellion, and Pete Nappi. Ultimately, their touch made Who the global anthem it became for K-pop fans.
3. Chart Performance & Global Reach
Jimin’s Who not only made an impact, but it smashed records around the world!
The song debuted at #14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and remained on the chart for 33 weeks, clearly signifying its staying power. But that’s just the beginning!
Globally, Who topped both the Billboard Global 200 and Global (excluding the U.S.) charts for 60 weeks. The UK Official Singles Top 100 featured the song for 28 weeks, clearly indicating the breadth of Jimin’s reach.
This consistency, not only reveals the massive streaming numbers for the song, but the continued love from fans around the world.
4. Awards & Achievements
Jimin’s ‘Who‘ has had a successful run on the singles charts and also made some waves as a new record-setter!
- 2 billion Spotify streams: The fastest solo song by a Korean artist to ever cross the 2 billion threshold.
- iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025: WINNER for K-POP SONG OF THE YEAR — a further testament to its global reach.
- Claimed the title of the most-streamed K-pop song in the world last year.
- Was crowned the number one most-listened-to song on Spotify in Korea during their 2024 Wrapped, for Korean audience members.
These all serve as a testament to Jimin’s solo power, showing even during the break his music was busy being listened to practically everywhere.
5. Achievements & Awards
Jimin’s Who has been widely recognized, both in streaming and at global awards.
- iHeartMusic Awards 2025: Won K-POP SONG OF THE YEAR for Who.
- Spotify Streaming Records:
- Most-streamed K-pop song globally in 2024.
- Most-listened-to song by Korean users in Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped.
These accomplishments, again, demonstrate Jimin’s success as a solo artist and his international allure, even through the gaps between releases of albums.
6. Fan & Industry Reaction
The milestone of Who hitting 2 billion Spotify streams sent shockwaves through the fanbase and K-pop industry both.
- Social Media Frenzy: Fans made their presence felt on social media with celebratory tweets and hashtags, including #Who2Billion and #CongratulationsJimin talking about the accomplishment.
- Expert Community Acknowledgement: Experts discussed how the 2 billion streams milestone creates a new threshold for K-pop soloists in general, including how it will help solidify Jimin’s influence worldwide and exemplify another level of expansion for Korean soloists in foreign music.
The combination of fan enthusiasm and industry acknowledgment cements Jimin’s status as a leading solo act and demonstrates the worldwide appeal of K-pop beyond group activities.
7. What This Means for Jimin’s Solo Career
Jimin’s achievement with Who bolsters his worldwide recognition and presence, even while he is inactive and not promoting.
- Global Recognition: Achieving 2 billion streams on Spotify speaks to Jimin’s influencer status as a level above a BTS member, and as a world-class solo artist.
- Setting a New Bar: This success sets a new normal for K-pop solo artists, and exemplifies that K-artists can achieve record-breaking accomplishments on the world’s largest streaming service.
- Future Implications: With this setting, Jimin’s fans and industry insiders would expect and hope that a future solo release will be even more groundbreaking.
This moment proves that Jimin is not only a K-pop idol, but a global music force able to set the trends and records worldwide.
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8. Conclusion
Jimin’s “Who” surpassing 2 billion streams on Spotify is a groundbreaking moment that emphasizes his remarkable global reach as a solo artist.
- Consistency & Fan Support: “Who” not only showcases Jimin’s continuous musical impact but also the steadfast support from ARMY and international fans from all around the world.
- Setting Records: Being the fastest solo song by a Korean artist to achieve this milestone reinforces Jimin’s status as a trendsetter within the K-pop world.
- Looking Ahead: Fans will be able to look forward to more solo work from Jimin as well as more chart-topping songs and record-breaking performances in the foreseeable future, making sure Jimin’s solo career will keep flying high.
With “Who”, Jimin has shown that his artists talent, charm and global appeal are all formidable forces to be reckoned with – he’s truly enterprising in K-pop.
