Billboard Hot 100 Debut as No. 1: Seven by Jungkook Continues to Create History
- Posted on July 25, 2023
- Enterntainment
- By Sakshi Nawani
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On 14th July, 2023, BTS' Jungkook released his single 'Seven' prior to the album release, along with a MV featuring South Korean actress Han So Hee and featuring American rapper Latto.
Ever since the release, remarkable milestones have been achieved by the single and here are some more additions.
"Seven," by Jung Kook fewt. Latto, debuts at the top position on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart. This achievement makes Jung Kook the second BTS member to secure a Hot 100 chart-topper, following Jimin's "Like Crazy" which reached No. 1 in April. Additionally, Latto achieves her first-ever Hot 100 No. 1 with this song.
According to Luminate, "Seven" debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart with impressive figures, including 21.9 million streams, 6.4 million in airplay audience, and 153,000 combined digital and CD singles sold. The song's success was achieved from its release on July 14 through July 20, with various versions available for download, including the original and instrumental versions on July 14, and the "Summer" and "Band" mixes on July 17, all priced at 69 cents. Additionally, the song's original version was purchasable on CD from July 14, priced at $1.99.
Jungkook's first solo single 'Seven' music video released on the 14th, YouTube views exceeded 100 million around 2:08 am on the 25th. It was viewed more than 100 million times in exactly 10 days, 13 hours and 8 minutes after the music video was released.
The track became the quickest song in Spotify's history to surpass an astonishing 100 million streams within a mere six days of its release. Even after 10 days, it continues to hold the top position, with over 10.5 million streams.
The track's success extends across various music charts worldwide, as it secures top 10 positions in numerous global rankings, including the U.K., Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and other countries.
The success of "Seven" goes beyond streaming and downloads. Its music video has earned the prestigious title of being the world's biggest, confirmed by YouTube. With a staggering 83.3 million views in just the first week, it topped the company's weekly chart of the most-viewed videos globally, solidifying Jungkook's position as a formidable force in the music industry.
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