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Unprecedented YouTube Dominance for a K-Pop Solo Artist
As of November 15, 2025, the pop anthem has officially exceeded a staggering 1.1 billion plays on YouTube Music. This achievement solidifies its place in digital music history, showcasing a level of sustained popularity rarely seen. The song’s success on the platform is multifaceted. The official music video for “Seven” has garnered 567 million views and is rapidly approaching the 600 million mark. Additionally, the audio for the explicit version has independently accumulated over 150 million views, underscoring the track’s immense replay value.
This YouTube Music record is part of a larger pattern of dominance for BTS JungKook. He is the first and only K-pop solo artist to have five songs surpass 400 million plays each on the platform. These tracks include “Left and Right” (637 million), “Seven” (over 1.1 billion total), “3D” (441 million), “Standing Next to You” (433 million), and “Dreamers” (426 million). In total, he boasts nine solo songs with over 100 million plays, a testament to his consistent hit-making power. His influence is further confirmed by his status as the most-searched K-pop idol on YouTube for five consecutive years.
The Enduring Power of “Jungkook Seven”
Released in 2023, “Jungkook Seven” immediately broke records and has not slowed down since. Its continued performance on global charts and streaming platforms demonstrates its transition from a viral hit to a modern pop classic. The song’s widespread appeal is a key factor in its longevity, attracting a diverse global audience that keeps it in heavy rotation long after its debut.
Spotify and Billboard Chart Records
Beyond YouTube, “Seven” has also rewritten the record books on Spotify. The track has amassed over 2.63 billion streams, making it the first and fastest song by an Asian artist to reach this milestone. This incredible figure places it at 76th on the list of the most-streamed songs in Spotify’s entire history, a monumental achievement for any artist.
The song’s commercial success was evident from its debut, as it landed at #1 on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart. It maintained its presence on the chart for an impressive 15 consecutive weeks, proving its powerful impact on the highly competitive U.S. music market and solidifying its spot on the Billboard chart.
A Global Music Phenomenon
BTS JungKook’s solo career is characterized by record-breaking success and global appeal. His YouTube topic channel has 3.96 million subscribers, the highest for any K-pop solo artist, placing him in the league of global celebrities like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in terms of YouTube influence. With a catalog of hits including “Still With You,” “Stay Alive,” “Yes or No,” and “Hate You,” he has firmly established himself as a powerhouse solo artist capable of captivating audiences worldwide.
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