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BTS JungKook’s solo song ‘Hate You’ continues to demonstrate remarkable longevity, recently surpassing 190 million streams on the global music platform Spotify. The track, a fan-favorite from his debut solo album ‘Golden’ released in November 2023, maintains its popularity with impressive daily streaming numbers, further cementing his status as a global pop star. This achievement highlights the sustained success of the K-pop music phenomenon’s solo endeavors.
The Enduring Success of a Fan-Favorite B-Side
‘Hate You’ is a Lo-fi pop ballad that has resonated deeply with listeners for its emotive vocals and detailed lyrical delivery. Notably, Jeon JungKook himself has previously cited ‘Hate You’ as his favorite track from the entire ‘Golden’ album. The song’s popularity is particularly significant as it has achieved these milestones without an official music video. Instead, a visualizer video released on the HYBE LABELS YouTube channel has garnered over 62.3 million views, showing strong and consistent fan engagement. The track continues to attract a large audience, maintaining a steady pace of over 300,000 daily streams on Spotify.
Milestones and Critical Acclaim for the Golden Album Track
The impressive Spotify streaming figures for ‘Hate You’ are part of a larger story of critical and commercial success for the song and the artist. Its consistent performance points toward a dedicated global listenership that continues to explore the depths of the ‘Golden’ album.
Approaching a New Spotify Streaming Record
With its current trajectory, ‘Hate You’ is on the verge of crossing the 200 million stream mark. Upon reaching this milestone, it will become the sixth song from the ‘Golden’ album to do so. Furthermore, it will be the 11th track on Jungkook’s personal Spotify profile to achieve this feat, a testament to the widespread success of his solo discography.
Recognition from Industry Experts
Shortly after its release, ‘Hate You’ earned recognition from music critics. Billboard Korea selected the track for its “MZ K-POP Breakup Song Recommendation Playlist,” praising its emotional depth. In addition, the song won “Best English Song” in a poll conducted on the global K-pop fandom platform Mubeat, confirming its popularity among international fans.
Jungkook’s Dominance in K-pop Music
The sustained success of a B-side track like ‘Hate You’ underscores the massive global influence of Jeon JungKook. His overall impact is reflected in his record-breaking streaming numbers; he recently became the first K-pop solo artist and the fastest Asian artist to surpass 10 billion unfiltered streams across all credits on his Spotify profile. The enduring appeal of ‘Hate You’ is a powerful indicator of the quality and connection listeners find in the ‘Golden’ album, solidifying its place as a landmark project in modern K-pop music.
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