Jungkook's solo single "Seven," featuring Latto, has achieved a monumental feat, surpassing 2.5 billion streams on Spotify as of August 18, 2025. This makes "Seven" the first K-pop song by a solo artist to reach this extraordinary milestone, highlighting Jungkook's immense international appeal.
Released in July 2023, the track's success began with its explosive debut, topping both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Global 200 charts. "Seven" also holds the distinction of being the fastest song in Spotify history to reach one billion streams, achieving this in 108 days. Its enduring popularity is further evidenced by its consistent presence on global charts, maintaining a spot on the Billboard Global 200 for 108 weeks and the Global (Excluding U.S.) chart for 109 weeks, demonstrating remarkable staying power for over two years.
In the United States, "Seven" has been recognized as the best-selling K-pop soloist song of 2025. The song's unique blend of an addictive melody, warm acoustic guitar, and UK garage rhythms has resonated deeply with listeners worldwide. Beyond streaming numbers, "Seven" has garnered significant critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including wins at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards, and the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Billboard acknowledged Jungkook's global impact by naming him one of its "2024 International Power Players," specifically highlighting "Seven" as the most popular song in over 200 countries outside the United States. This recognition solidifies the song's role in expanding the reach and opportunities for K-pop artists on the global stage. Jungkook's solo endeavors, including his album "Golden" which is nearing 6 billion streams, collectively showcase a powerful and consistent global presence, setting new benchmarks for K-pop artists worldwide.