BTS Jungkook Makes History with 'Seven': First Asian Solo Artist to Top Billboard's 'Global 200' Chart for Two Consecutive Weeks

BTS's Jungkook has reestablished his status as a 'global pop star' by setting a new record as the first and only Asian solo artist to hold the top spot on the U.S. Billboard 'Global 200' chart for two consecutive weeks with his single 'Seven'.

On the August 5th 'Hot 100' main single chart by U.S. music outlet Billboard, Jungkook's 'Seven' took the 9th place. The song, which topped the 'Hot 100' last week, managed to remain in the chart's top 10 for the second consecutive week, showcasing its robust streaming power.

Jungkook has now joined his group BTS and singer Psy as K-pop artists who have multiple entries in the Billboard 'Hot 100' top 10.

Additionally, 'Seven' continued to demonstrate its impressive power by maintaining the number one spot for two consecutive weeks on the 'Global 200' and 'Global 200' (Excluding the U.S.) charts, both significant Billboard rankings.

Jungkook has set an unprecedented record as the first and only Asian solo artist to top the 'Global 200' and 'Global 200' (Excluding the U.S.) charts for two consecutive weeks, further illuminating his status as a 'global pop star'.

'Seven' managed to beat out popular songs from globally renowned artists such as Travis Scott, Bad Bunny, The Weeknd's 'K-POP', Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice's 'Barbie World', Dua Lipa's 'Dance The Night', Olivia Rodrigo's 'Vampire', and Billie Eilish's 'What Was I Made For?', clinching the top spot simultaneously on both the 'Global 200' and 'Global 200' (Excluding the U.S.) charts, fully showcasing the immense popularity of this 'mega hit song'.

Previously, 'Seven' debuted at number one on the 'Hot 100', the highest honor in the U.S. music industry, recording 21.9 million streams, a broadcasting score of 6.4 million, and a combined digital/CD sales of 153,000 during its tallying period.

Additionally, 'Seven' set the debut record of the most weekly streams by a solo artist in the history of the Billboard 'Global 200' chart, with 217.1 million streams, and the most weekly sales worldwide among groups and solo artists, with 269,000 units.

Last week, 'Seven' achieved an "all-kill" by topping the 'Hot 100', 'Global 200', and 'Global 200' (Excluding the U.S.) charts simultaneously, marking Jungkook's groundbreaking achievement as the first Asian solo artist to do so.

Meanwhile, 'Seven' continues to hold its number one position for the 19th day on Spotify's global 'Daily Top Songs Global' chart.

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