BTS member Jungkook has achieved yet another record-breaking milestone in his global solo career.
His 2023 debut solo single, “Seven” (feat. Latto), has officially surpassed 1.3 billion plays on YouTube Music, solidifying its position as one of the most successful K-pop releases in recent history.
With this achievement, “Seven” becomes the first debut song by an Asian male artist to reach 1.3 billion streams on the YouTube Music platform, marking another historic record for the South Korean singer.
Breakdown of YouTube Music Achievements
Jungkook’s dominance on YouTube Music extends beyond a single hit track.
With “Seven” reaching 1.3 billion plays, the singer has established a unparalleled presence on the platform as both a soloist and global pop icon:
- Five Tracks Above 400 Million Plays: Jungkook is the first K-pop solo artist in YouTube Music history to have five separate tracks exceed 400 million streams each. These include “Seven”, “3D”, “Standing Next to You”, “Dreamers”, and his collaboration with Charlie Puth, “Left and Right”.
- Eight Songs Over 100 Million Streams: In total, Jungkook holds eight tracks that have crossed the 100 million play threshold on YouTube Music. In addition to his top five songs, the list includes his fan-favorite solo releases “Still With You”, “Stay Alive”, and “Hate You”.
- Topic Channel Reach: Jungkook’s official YouTube Topic channel currently boasts over 4.29 million subscribers- the highest count for any K-pop solo artist. Across its 46 uploaded audio tracks and official releases, the channel has accumulated over 1.5 billion total views.
Global Cross-Platform Longevity
Since its release in July 2023, “Seven” has maintained extraordinary streaming power across multiple global music platforms, demonstrating sustained appeal beyond its initial debut window.
On Spotify, “Seven” previously set records as the fastest song by an Asian artist to cross 3 billion streams, currently sitting above 3.03 billion plays.
Meanwhile, the track’s official music video- starring actress Han So Hee alongside Jungkook- has surpassed 630 million views on YouTube.
Also, data reflects Jungkook’s broader star power on video platforms: in 2025, he was named the most-searched male K-pop idol on YouTube globally, holding the top position in that category for five consecutive years.
Continued Influence and Group Activity
The record comes at a time of high activity for BTS as a full group and as individual artists.
Following the group’s return to full activities and their ongoing global stadium tour, Jungkook continues to demonstrate remarkable chart stability as a solo power house.
By continuously generating multi-billion stream figures across YouTube Music, Spotify, and Billboard charts, “Seven” continues to serve as a benchmark release for Asian pop artists venturing into the global mainstream market.
