BTS's Jungkook stepped into the solo spotlight in the summer of 2023 with his debut single "Seven."
This groundbreaking track, which featured rapper Latto, quickly took the world by storm, debuting at #1 on charts across the globe from the United States to South Korea.
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), the global organization representing the recording industry, recognized the immense impact of "Seven." In their annual report for 2023, they named it the 10th biggest single globally of the year, solidifying its place among the most influential songs of the past year.
The official top 10:
1. Miley Cyrus - Flowers
2. Rema x Selena Gomez - Calm Down
3. SZA - Kill Bill
4. The Weeknd x Ariana Grande - Die For You
5. Harry Styles - As It Was
6. Yng Lvcas x Peso Pluma - La Bebe
7. Taylor Swift - Cruel Summer
8. Morgan Wallen - Last Night
9. Taylor Swift - Anti-Hero
10. Jungkook ft. Latto - Seven
Meanwhile, Jungkook has embarked on his solo journey with the release of his debut album 'Golden,' and his solo tracks have been smashing records left and right.
#10: Jung Kook – Seven (feat. Latto)
— IFPI (@IFPI_org) February 26, 2024
Released in summer, the debut solo single from @BTS_twt’s Jung Kook featuring rapper @Latto was an instant global hit, debuting at #1 across the globe from US to S. Korea, breaking multiple charts and streaming records.#GlobalSingleChart pic.twitter.com/dpsBtUZFbJ