BTS in general and Jungkook in particular have achieved unprecedented achievements, becoming icons of the Kpop world. However, every time Jungkook adds another achievement to his bag, fans are still excited.
Most recently, the world's leading magazine Forbes brought news about Jungkook's new achievement, on par with veteran artists such as Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. This achievement once again proves his influence in the industry.
ARMYs around the world are celebrating the Golden Maknae's new achievement:
Jungkook debuted in the Kpop entertainment industry when he was just a 15-16 year old boy. More than 10 years later, he has become the world's top Kpop idol, the ideal model for young rookies. At the age of 27, Jungkook has performed on many prestigious stages, achieved awards and achievements that are hard to match, but he has never stopped trying or stopped seeking new limits.
Therefore, every musical achievement that Jungkook achieves, fans cherish and feel excited to celebrate. Although Jungkook is in the military during this time, the achievements he has achieved through solo albums and songs released before performing military service are still increasing day by day.
Most recently, on February 20, 2025, Forbes reported that the song Die With a Smile by Lady Gaga in collaboration with Bruno Mars tied with the song SEVEN (collaboration with Latto) by Jungkook (BTS) as the most-consumed songs throughout the world, excluding all αмєяι¢αn streams and sales. The Golden Maknae's achievements are on par with the world's top artists such as Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, making fans surprised and amazed.
It is known that Die With a Smile has spent nine non-consecutive weeks at the top of the Billboard Global Excl. US chart, equal to SEVEN's record. The song, released in August 2024, earned Lady Gaga her 14th Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
In the article, Forbes mentioned: "Gaga and Mars are now on the same level as Olivia Rodrigo’s "Drivers License," The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber’s "Stay," Gayle’s "ABCDEFU," and Jungkook and Latto’s "Seven." All of those tracks stopped running the show after nine weeks, but several others continued forward."
The parallel achievements of SEVEN and Die With a Smile have sparked excitement among the fan community. Fans couldn't help but praise Jungkook's brilliance:
- "Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars ties Jungkook and Justin" EXACTLY, Jungkook is way bigger than Kpop and things like this article prove it for the 100th time! Global Pop Star, Main Pop Boy is all Jungkook."
- OMG!!!!! What now? Jungkook level … Bruno? Gaga? Justin? Olivia??? Damn Global Pop Star
- Jungkook is a standard accepted by music authorities. He is a real world star
- With all the success, achievements & Awards Jungkook received set him apart from the rest of the members. His mαѕѕive Global impact & popularity speaks for itself. So Respect Jungkook as an Artist & stop comparing him with the rest. He is a phenomenal & talented Artist. PERIOD
- He’s a father of kpop
- THE BIGGEST ONE JUNGKOOK
Meanwhile, SEVEN was released in July 2023 and marked the BTS idol's official debut as a solo artist. The song debuted at No. 1 on multiple Billboard charts, including the Hot 100, Global 200, and Global Excl. US, making him the first кσяєαn solo artist to achieve this feat. The song has held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Global Excl. US for nine consecutive weeks and seven consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In addition, BTS idol's single SEVEN and solo album GOLDEN dominated charts around the world, such as the Billboard Hot 100. SEVEN debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Global 200, and Global Excl. US charts, achieving a rare "Billboard All Kill". This achievement made the singer one of only two кσяєαn solo artists to debut at the top of the Hot 100 chart. He released his debut solo album, GOLDEN, on November 3, 2023.
Commercially, GOLDEN debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over a million copies in its first week. BTS's Golden Maknae also won the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards, and 2023 Billboard Music Awards for SEVEN .
Jungkook also won the Best K-pop Album category at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards for his album GOLDEN. Another award he received from the prestigious awards ceremony was Best Global K-pop Song, which went to Standing Next To You .
