Since the rise of BTS as a Kpop band, its golden maknae, Jungkook, has earned a massive fanbase. Recently, his popularity has increased following the release of his album- Seven, and it’s undenying. Which is your favorite from the tracklist? Keeping that aside, now, Jungkook has made another record of, being the first solo Kpop artist who is celebrated in Japan.
We may say that Jungkook didn’t just steal the hearts of people from South Korea but also in Japan. The country is considered one of the biggest powerhouses of Kpop, especially BTS, because of its huge fanbase.
Being a Kookie (his fandom name), you will be happy to know that Jungkook emerged as the most searched Kpop soloist. Where? On various platforms on the internet, like Google, YouTube, Twitter, etc.
Many claimed that Japan is Jungkook’s land, even though the idol was born in Busan, South Korea. Fans took the discussion to their social media handles, celebrating his success and popularity. One must note that Jimin and Jungkook traveled to Japan just before heading on their mandatory military service. The adventure hinted at their new travel series.
The Golden Maknae Jungkook is the First Kpop Celebrated Artists In Japan
Japan turned out to be the most motivating and supportive country of the BTS group. It was so strong that Jungkook trended for a very long time and became the most searched K-pop soloist across the nation. Congratulations! So, it’s understandable that the maknae has a large number of Japanese fans.
Jungkook’s track Seven (Explicit Ver.) earned the certification of RIAJ Gold in Japan. To the newbies, it highlighted the same to have crossed 50 million streams in the country itself. Also, he topped multiple Japan Oricon annual 2023 rankings. Jungkook’s Seven and Golden have garnered their places as the “Highest Foreign Act, Soloist, or Male Act.” How much do you like this Seven song?
While we talk about Jungkook’s achievement, let’s not forget to mention that he made it to the Top 50 “Most Mentioned K-pop Idols on Yahoo” in 2023. No doubt, crossing the other BTS members, Jungkook has proved himself as the most celebrated artist in Japanese social media circles.
The media recently made a report that said, “Jungkook is very popular all over the world. Besides his huge popularity in the US and Korea, it’s impossible not to pay attention to how he thrives in JAPAN, showing impressive power with his solos.”
Concerning the Google rankings, particularly of the most celebrated Kpop idols, it is followed by Jungkook, V, Jimin, Hyunjin, and Cha Eun-woo.
At present, just like the other BTS members, Jungkook is also serving in the military. Just before getting enlisted in it, on a Weverse live video, he shared that the group would make a powerful comeback in 2025. That’s right after the completion of 18 long months of military service. The Kookies are convinced that Jungkook must have some solo plans and is likely to release them after his return.
Best Wishes! Just at the age of 26, Jungkook has been making wonderful chart records, and we are proud of him.