The connection between sports and K-pop has existed for many years. Numerous major and minor sporting events in South кσяєα and abroad have featured K-pop idols — especially baseball games, where idol singers frequently perform. Meanwhile, artists like EXO and CL graced the stage at the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics. Still, this connection had remained somewhat vague.

That’s why when Jungkook was announced as the artist to perform the official theme song for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and take the stage at the opening ceremony, many football fans were skeptical about the idol’s capabilities. 

However, all negative preconceptions were shattered at the moment Dreamers was on air and Jungkook stepped onto the Al Bayt Stadium stage in front of hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide. Following his debut solo performance of “Dreamers” at the world’s biggest sporting event, social media was flooded with praise, admiration, and even “confessions” from football fans — including those who previously had no interest in K-pop.

The event marked a major milestone in Jungkook’s career as a solo artist, solidifying his status as a global performer. His impact and influence now extend far beyond K-pop and music, reaching deep into the world of sports.

Recently, Jungkook and Dreamers achieved another major milestone that further cements his standing in the sports and music industries. The official “Dreamers” music video on FIFA’s official YouTube channel has now surpαѕѕed 425 million views, becoming the most-viewed video in FIFA YouTube history — surpαѕѕing all videos related to Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.

In addition, Jungkook received yet another career highlight as Dreamers officially surpαѕѕed 500 million streams on Spotify, adding a new solo record to his achievements. This milestone is particularly meaningful, as Dreamers represents Jungkook’s first official crossover into the sports world.

With this latest record, Jungkook has now become the first кσяєαn artist in history to have five solo songs surpαѕѕ 500 million streams on Spotify — including Seven, Standing Next to You, Left and Right, 3D, and Dreamers. These achievements firmly solidify his title as “K-pop’s King of Spotify,” despite his ongoing two-year military service hiatus.

As of now, Jungkook’s total solo Spotify streams have exceeded 9.7 billion, a staggering figure for any Asian artist. His mega-нιт Seven alone has surpαѕѕed 2.5 billion streams, making Jungkook the first кσяєαn artist ever to reach this milestone.

These record-breaking numbers prove that Jungkook’s music has reached a truly global scale, standing as a source of pride not only for BTS but also for fans around the world. Fans are now celebrating across social media with comments such as:

- The most successful K-pop soloist in the world Jeon Jungkook. Congrats and so proud of you

- Still gives goosebumps every time I watch it. History was made that day, and it was only the beginning for our legend Jungkook 

- The Most Impactful & Biggest Asian Soloist of this generation. The pride of кσяєα & whole Asia

- "Dreamers" that's first time I got to know about JK. Very talented and hardworking singer. I understand now why people are so crazy about him. Congratulations on his achievements.

- JUNGKOOK's huge global нιт DREAMERS is an anthem for all us dreamers. Don't be afraid to dream big and never stop believing in yourself

- This is the clip who pαѕѕed in my fb timeline then I try to watch reason I come to know SINGER JUNGKOOK and mermerize with his voice , stage presence and performance...

- THIS IS SUCH A HUGE ACHIEVEMENT! He’s even taken over the music scene in sports

- Jungkook shines bright like a diamond in Qatar. Eventhough he is only 25, he performs like a pro. His parents must be proud of him forever and кσяєαn nation as well. He can sing , dance breathtakingly. This performance will stay forever for his life.

- 2025, still goosebumps. I'm not a BTS fan but he nailed it. Beautiful performance by jungkook

- Beating Messi and Ronaldo videos on FIFA’s official YouTube? That’s history right there. Congratulations Jungkook and ARMY

- From K-pop to FIFA! Jungkook truly proved that music has no boundaries. So proud of our global artist