In the fall of 2025, Jimin’s album MUSE became the first and only K-pop solo album to chart for 60 consecutive weeks on the Spotify Top Albums (US) — an achievement that is not merely a “record,” but almost “legendary.” Meanwhile, the title track Who surpαѕѕed 428.75 million streams on Spotify US, ranking #84 on the “Most Streamed Songs of All Time” list — the highest position ever achieved by a K-pop song.
The cumulative streams of MUSE on Spotify exceeded 3.5 billion, setting a record for a кσяєαn-language album reaching this milestone in the shortest time. Every track on the album surpαѕѕed 100 million streams, proving that Jimin is rewriting the blueprint for success in the digital music industry.
His solo debut track Like Crazy also achieved 1.4 billion streams, making Jimin the first кσяєαn solo artist, and along with BTS, the only K-pop artist to have more than one song surpαѕѕ 1.4 billion streams.
As of November 8, Who ranked #160 on the Billboard Global 200, setting the record for the longest-charting K-pop solo song. On the Global Excl. US chart, Who stood at #110, marking Jimin as the first Asian solo artist to have multiple songs charting for more than 67 weeks.
Moreover, Who reaching #1 on the Spotify US Daily Top Songs chart without any collaboration with prominent Western artists demonstrated Jimin’s independent musical prowess. The nickname “JIMERICA” was no coincidence. In the US, Jimin has become an icon, with his music transcending language barriers to connect emotionally with the public.
Some records cannot be read merely in numbers. The 60 weeks and hundreds of millions of streams stand as proof that one individual’s music has resonated with the world. At this moment, Jimin has expanded the horizons of what a кσяєαn solo artist can achieve.
Economically, Jimin’s impact is equally distinctive. According to 2025 data from TradingPlatforms UK, Who alone generated approximately $8.16 million (over 110 billion KRW) on Spotify, placing him among the world’s top 10 highest-earning artists, and making him the first кσяєαn soloist to do so. In the US alone, Who earned $1.85 million in just six months, clearly demonstrating the global expansion potential of a K-pop solo artist.
The heat surrounding Jimin comes not only from his musical achievements but also from the pαѕѕion of his global fandom. As “Jimtober” — his birthday month — approached, landmarks and buildings in Zurich (ѕωιтzєяℓαи∂), Jakarta (Indonesia), мєχι¢σ, ḧüńġäŕÿ, and Moscow (яυѕѕια) were illuminated in purple, with advertisements, fan events, and projects celebrating him.
These activities transformed a solo artist’s birthday into a global cultural phenomenon, where the boundary between artist and fan gradually blurred — and Jimin became a cultural code beyond music.
Numbers reflect achievements, but behind them lies the cultural influence Jimin’s music has generated. At the center of this “storm” is his artistry, emotional depth, and continuous musical exploration. Trained in contemporary dance, Jimin combines fluid movement with a sweet, androgynous vocal tone, evolving from Lie, Serendipity, Filter to FACE and MUSE, expressing increasingly mature emotional depth.
The artistic sensibility he cultivated as BTS’s main dancer and lead vocalist met his solo identity, creating a distinct artistic style. Most notably, the influence and new standards Jimin has set are not limited to a single song but extend across albums, tracks, and artist image. He balances solo and group activities while proving the vast cultural and economic value of K-pop globally.
As of October 2025, Jimin maintained the #1 spot in the personal brand reputation rankings (idol & boy group), demonstrating overwhelming influence both domestically and internationally.
The synergy of fans, market, and musical quality has created the so-called “Jimin Syndrome” — an icon transcending records, becoming culture, and turning numbers into a living legend of K-pop solo artistry. With the world watching, Jimin is writing a new chapter in K-pop history, and all eyes are now on the next milestone he will conquer.
