BTS star Jimin has set a new record with his 2024 hit single Who. The track has crossed over 2 billion streams on Spotify.
This makes it the fastest song by a Korean solo artist to reach the milestone. It took just 427 days.
JIMIN’S MILESTONE
Released on 19 July 2024 as the lead single from Jimin’s second album MUSE, the track had a mixed critical reception, according to Money Control.
Yet fans across the world continued to stream it daily.
South African ARMYs joined in the global celebration on social media with hashtags like #Who2Billion dominating timelines.
‘WHO’ ON THE BILLBOARD CHARTS
Who made an impactful chart run after debuting at number 14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It stayed for 33 weeks and held a place on the Billboard Global 200 for over a year.
In Britain, it remained on the Official Singles Top 100 for 28 weeks. The song also gave Jimin his sixth number one on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart.
The track, co-written by Pete Nappi, Jon Bellion, Pdogg, Tenroc, and Ghstloop, stands out for its short but powerful length of one minute and 50 seconds.
JIMIN ON SPOTIFY
By November 2024, it had already surpassed 1 billion Spotify streams, confirming its lightning-fast rise, according to News18.
Despite Jimin serving in the military during its release, Who maintained its momentum. BTS’ Jimin enjoys immense popularity because of his unique mix of talent, charisma, and authenticity.
As a performer, he blends powerful vocals with graceful yet dynamic dance skills, making him stand out on stage.
THE GROWING INFLUENCE OF KPOP
Fans admire his emotional expressiveness, as he often conveys deep feelings through both his music and performances
This milestone places Jimin alongside the world’s biggest streaming artists. It also highlights the growing influence of K-pop in South Africa and beyond. Fans now await the group’s reunion in 2026.