BTS' Jin and V Achieve Major Milestones on Spotify with Solo Tracks
Kang In sig / Published September 19, 2024 02:27 AM
Kang In sig
Courtesy of Big Hit Music
BTS members Jin and V have reached significant milestones on Spotify with their respective solo songs, demonstrating the immense global appeal of their music. As of Tuesday, Jin’s collaboration with Coldplay, “The Astronaut,” surpassed 500 million streams on the platform. This marks the first time one of his solo songs has reached this achievement, further solidifying his position as a prominent K-pop soloist.
“The Astronaut,” released in October 2022, was Jin’s first solo project before enlisting for his mandatory military service. The song quickly made waves, garnering 100 million streams within 72 days—a record at the time for a K-pop male soloist. Additionally, the track topped the iTunes Top Songs Chart in 107 regions and claimed the No. 1 spot on Billboard's World Digital Song Sales Chart, reflecting its widespread success both domestically and internationally.
V, another member of BTS, also celebrated a notable achievement on Spotify. His prerelease track “Love Me Again” from his solo album Layover became the first B-side track from a K-pop artist to surpass a significant streaming milestone on the platform. The smooth R&B song charted at No. 1 on the iTunes Top Songs Chart in 102 regions and entered the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at No. 96.
These accomplishments by Jin and V highlight the global influence and individual artistry of BTS members, even as they pursue solo projects. The success of “The Astronaut” and “Love Me Again” underscores the evolving dynamics of K-pop, where artists are increasingly finding recognition and acclaim as solo performers, while still maintaining their group identities.
Fans have expressed excitement over these milestones, celebrating the continued success of BTS members as both a group and as soloists. Jin’s heartfelt collaboration with Coldplay and V’s introspective R&B sound reflect the diversity in musical styles that BTS members explore individually, showcasing their versatility.
Both songs continue to perform well on global charts, reinforcing BTS’s status as a powerhouse in the music industry, regardless of whether they release music as a group or individually. Their consistent chart dominance and ability to connect with listeners worldwide demonstrate the enduring appeal of K-pop and BTS’s unique role in its expansion.
As BTS members take on new creative challenges through solo projects, milestones like these are a testament to their lasting impact on the global music scene.
Sayart / Kang In sig, insig6622@naver.com
Courtesy of Big Hit Music
BTS members Jin and V have reached significant milestones on Spotify with their respective solo songs, demonstrating the immense global appeal of their music. As of Tuesday, Jin’s collaboration with Coldplay, “The Astronaut,” surpassed 500 million streams on the platform. This marks the first time one of his solo songs has reached this achievement, further solidifying his position as a prominent K-pop soloist.
“The Astronaut,” released in October 2022, was Jin’s first solo project before enlisting for his mandatory military service. The song quickly made waves, garnering 100 million streams within 72 days—a record at the time for a K-pop male soloist. Additionally, the track topped the iTunes Top Songs Chart in 107 regions and claimed the No. 1 spot on Billboard's World Digital Song Sales Chart, reflecting its widespread success both domestically and internationally.
V, another member of BTS, also celebrated a notable achievement on Spotify. His prerelease track “Love Me Again” from his solo album Layover became the first B-side track from a K-pop artist to surpass a significant streaming milestone on the platform. The smooth R&B song charted at No. 1 on the iTunes Top Songs Chart in 102 regions and entered the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at No. 96.
These accomplishments by Jin and V highlight the global influence and individual artistry of BTS members, even as they pursue solo projects. The success of “The Astronaut” and “Love Me Again” underscores the evolving dynamics of K-pop, where artists are increasingly finding recognition and acclaim as solo performers, while still maintaining their group identities.
Fans have expressed excitement over these milestones, celebrating the continued success of BTS members as both a group and as soloists. Jin’s heartfelt collaboration with Coldplay and V’s introspective R&B sound reflect the diversity in musical styles that BTS members explore individually, showcasing their versatility.
Both songs continue to perform well on global charts, reinforcing BTS’s status as a powerhouse in the music industry, regardless of whether they release music as a group or individually. Their consistent chart dominance and ability to connect with listeners worldwide demonstrate the enduring appeal of K-pop and BTS’s unique role in its expansion.
As BTS members take on new creative challenges through solo projects, milestones like these are a testament to their lasting impact on the global music scene.
