BTS Jimin sets new record with 300th number one on Spotify’s Top Artist Chart in Korea

BTS member Jimin makes history as a solo artist on the South Korean Spotify Top Artist Chart. According to the latest Spotify charts released on May 5, Jimin has reached the top spot for the 300th time, a record achievement that marks him as the first and only artist to reach this milestone in the chart’s history.

Previously, on May 3, Jimin topped the South Korean Spotify Weekly Top Artist Chart (April 26 – May 2), becoming the first and only soloist to top the chart for 45 weeks. This continued success shows its immense popularity and consistent streaming numbers.

Spotify’s Top Artist Chart ranks artists based on who has the most streams on a given day or week. Jimin has maintained his top position for an extended period of time, thanks to the popularity of his title track ‘Like Crazy’, other songs from his album ‘FACE’ and various collaborations, all of which enjoy wide listener engagement.

“Like Crazy” in particular has received widespread acclaim and is the first K-pop solo song to ever top the Spotify Global Top Songs Chart. On April 25, the first time since Spotify launched in Korea, “Like Crazy” became the only song to reach the 200th daily number one position. It continued to break records by claiming the 30th weekly number one spot on the charts which was announced on April 26.

As of the last chart update on May 6, “Like Crazy” has secured the 211th daily number one position and continued its lead for the 31st week, continuously setting records for most number one positions on both the daily and weekly charts on Spotify in Korea .

In December last year, as part of Spotify’s annual Wrapped campaign that highlights music trends, Jimin was announced as the most streamed artist in Korea for 2023. Even during his military service, his music presence and charts remain at the top, which underlines its unparalleled performance. impact and continued popularity in the music industry.

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