Jimin is receiving recognition and praise internationally as the BTS member whose solo songs have maintained steady popularity globally
Posted by pjms_gina54,688 pts Thursday, July 7, 2022
Jimin's solo songs, both under BTS' discography and under his name, both official and unofficial releases, are arguably the most successful solo songs, with each holding records on different major music platforms. With his unique vocal color and such a high vocal range, Jimin is able to captivate listeners in an instant and get their interest, which explains why his solo songs tend to become popular worldwide and maintain this popularity for a long time.
Some of the numerous records held by his solo songs are as follows:
'Filter' is the most streamed solo song from the 'MOTS:7 album and is also the most-streamed Korean solo audio track on YouTube. It is the B-side track with the most #1s on iTunes in the platform's history (117) and is the most streamed solo song by an idol group on Melon. In addition, it is the most streamed and liked song from the MOTS:7 album on Anghami. Only Filter has sold over 500k units in the US among the solo songs in this album as well.
'Lie' is the most streamed solo song from the 'WINGS' album and the only song to have sold over 500k units in the US from the album.
'Promise' is the most streamed song of all time on Soundcloud and was the most streamed song in the first 24 hours of its release breaking Drake's record.
'Christmas Love' was the most streamed Korean song on YouTube in its first 24 hours of release.
Jimin is the only Korean solo artist to have sold 500k units for three of his solo songs (Filter, Lie, Serendipity). Of note is that only 4 BTS solo songs have managed to sell over 500k units in the US, and Jimin owns three out of the four!
'With You' was the fastest song to hit #1 on iTunes in 100 countries in just 4 hours, breaking BTS' record previously held with 'Dynamite,' and it is also the song with the most #1s on iTunes in its first 24 hours (107). It also holds records for its debut day on Melon, Spotify, Apple Music, Shazam, and many other platforms.
Jimin is also the most-streamed Korean soloist on Anghami, Gaana, and JioSaavn music platforms.
With these records and more, there is no doubt that he indeed has the most successful solo songs among all the members. K-media published an article praising him as the BTS member whose solo songs have maintained steady popularity and outlined the different milestones reached by his different songs, while especially highlighting the enormous success that 'With You' OST for the drama 'Our Blues' has recorded.
Other instances where Jimin's solo songs have displayed their popularity is when 'Crescendo conservatory,' which is under the 'Crescendo in Motion' dance company, made a ballet rendition of 'Lie' and posted it on YouTube.
There have been numerous instances where artists both in South Korea and internationally have paid homage to the song with dance covers. In fact, rookie idols in K-pop, especially main dancers in their respective groups, usually make a dance cover for the song as a way to show their capabilities as dancers because Jimin's performance of the song has been positioned as the standard of performing in the industry. Thus, the song is highly popular.
'With You' was yet again proven to be one of the most popular OSTs of 2022 after an Indian entertainment media outlet selected the song as one of the 5 Best K-Drama OSTs of 2022 to date. The song has also continued to get massive radio requests, and most radio shows have added it to their playlists of most popular tracks. Recently, MBC FM4U Radio played 'With You' as a song that brings comfort to listeners, showing how much the song has resonated with listeners and touched their hearts.
For 'Promise,' which holds the record as the world's most-streamed song on Soundcloud, Tracy Patrick Chan, who holds and has held many positions on some of music's biggest platforms like Spotify, Soundcloud, YouTube, and Twitch, shared the song on his social media, yet again showing how even top executives recognize Jimin's talent and how popular his music is.
In addition, an American pianist and skater, Jessica Lin, made a piano cover of the same song and posted it on YouTube as well. Everyone knows the song, and it holds a special place in the hearts of many even though it was released back in 2018.
What is more, the song was mentioned in the 20th-anniversary edition of 'La Academia,' a Mexican music reality show, when one of the contestants requested the production team to allow her to perform the song. There is no distinction in the audience and lovers of Jimin's music.
These numerous examples are only a fraction of many other occurrences where the public has proven time and again that Jimin's music is highly on-demand, and fans cannot wait to see the reception to his first official album.
Jimin really has this magic in every song of his. Serendipity, LIE, Filter, Promise, With You, all of them are jewels that would last forever in our hearts
JIMIN IS SO TALENTED