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Over the past year or so, Jung Kook has proved that not only can he sell and stream a new song, but make it work at pop radio in the U.S. The BTS singer is quickly becoming not just another successful member of the globally-adored pop band, but a hitmaker in his own right at pop stations across the United States. Now, as his newest smash arrives, it only further underlines his popularity at the format.
Jung Kook’s new single “Too Much” opens at No. 25 on this week's edition of the Pop Airplay chart. The 40-spot tally, published by Billboard each week, ranks the most successful tracks at pop radio across America. The tune, which is fronted by The Kid Laroi and features both Jung Kook and Central Cee, scores the highest debut of the period.
With another hit on the Pop Airplay chart, Jung Kook further distances himself from all other K-pop soloists. In fact, he is beating almost all other K-pop acts of any kind when it comes to the most placements on the tally. “Too Much” marks his fifth song to break onto the competitive list.
Currently, Jung Kook comes in behind only BTS and claims the second most hits of all time on the Pop Airplay chart among South Korean musicians. BTS is in first place, as the band has scored nine placements on the tally...but John Cook is quickly catching up.
Before this latest placement, Jung Kook had already claimed the second-most appearances on the Pop Airplay chart. Currently, his closest competitor, fellow K-pop act Monsta X, has secured just three hits on the tally.
No other Korean solo musician has charted more than one hit on the Pop Airplay chart, at least not yet. Several successful names such as BTS singers Jimin and Suga, as well as Blackpink member Lisa and the pioneering Psy, have all placed just one single onto the list.
In a bit of coincidence, “Too Much” debuts just one space behind Jung Kook’s other current hit at pop radio. His single “3D,” which features rapper Jack Harlow, lifts to a new high of No. 24 on this week's Pop Airplay ranking. The track has been charting for four weeks now, and since it's on the rise, it seems like it will continue to climb in the coming frames.
