"HISTORY MAKER JIMIN" trends on X as 'Who' becomes the first and only solo song by an Asian act to surpass 2 billion streams on Spotify

BTS member Jimin has set a new streaming record with his solo track Who, which has officially surpassed 2 billion filtered streams on Spotify. The milestone makes Who the first and only solo song by an Asian act to reach this figure on the platform’s global chart.

Who was released on July 19, 2024, as the lead single from Jimin’s album Muse. The track received widespread acclaim for its emotional resonance, strong vocals, and refined production quality.

The song initially surpassed 1 billion streams on November 14, 2024. Spotify’s global purge in July 2025 removed over 15 million streams from the track due to suspected fraudulent activity, but Who continued to perform strongly. The song has now exceeded 2,081,515,247 streams on the Spotify platform as of the current time.

As per reports, since its release, more than 200 million streams have been deducted from the song’s total. However, it sustained consistent momentum and achieved the record after 461 days of the song’s release.

Following the milestone announcement, the phrase “HISTORY MAKER JIMIN” began trending on X (formerly Twitter). The idol's fans worldwide celebrated the achievement and expressed their admiration for his continued success on the global stage. One fan commented,

"And he continues to pull such big numbers because his fans consistently love him and his music. CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN. WHO FIRST ASIAN SOLO 2B. RECORD MAKER JIMIN. HISTORY MAKER JIMIN"

Following the announcement fans flooded social media with heartfelt messages celebrating the BTS member's milestone. Many praised him for becoming the first Asian solo artist to surpass 2 billion filtered streams with a single song. They expressed immense pride in his success.

Fans continued to share their excitement online. Many highlighted how impressive the achievement was, especially for a song that received minimal promotion. Others praised the artist's global influence and consistent success as a soloist.

Jimin’s Who becomes a global sensation, topping charts and redefining K-pop’s international reach

Released in July 2024, Who served as the lead single from BTS’ Jimin’s second solo album Muse and quickly became one of the most celebrated tracks of the year. The song was written and produced by Pdogg, GHSTLOOP, Jon Bellion, Pete Nappi, and Tenroc. Combining hip-hop and R&B influences with a rhythmic guitar-driven sound.

The track made an immediate mark on the global music scene. In the United States, it debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of August 3, 2024 and became the highest new entry that week.

It simultaneously reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart. This marked the singer’s sixth chart-topper on the list and setting a record for the most No. 1s achieved by a K-pop soloist. Who later climbed to No. 12 on the Hot 100, briefly dropped due to seasonal releases, and regained traction shortly after.

On Spotify, the song rapidly soared to No. 1 on the platform’s daily global charts. It also dominated digital download rankings for K-pop releases, outperforming other major hits both within the genre and on mainstream U.S. charts.

In the United Kingdom, Who became a defining moment in the BTS member’s solo career, peaking at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart on July 26, 2024. It was his highest-charting solo single in the region and re-entered the Top 5 in January 2025.

Globally, the single recorded 90.5 million streams and 129,000 sales in its debut week, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200. It also topped the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, amassing 76 million streams and 76,000 sales outside America.

Beyond charts and streaming milestones, Who found its place in pop culture and sports arenas alike. On February 9, 2025, the song was played at Italy’s Diego Armando Maradona Stadium during a Serie A match between Napoli and Udinese.

In the meantime, Jimin is also gearing up for BTS’s long-awaited group comeback, with a new album slated for release in the spring of 2026.

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Adrija Chakraborty is a writer at Sportskeeda with a Master's degree in English literature, which provided her with a strong foundation in research, analysis, and writing. Currently, she covers all things K-drama trends. In school, Adrija served as an editor for her school magazine and has published many stories that received delightful responses.

Adrija's passion for pop culture, especially K-pop and K-dramas, developed during her university years. Writing blog posts and articles on these topics, which received positive feedback, helped her build a portfolio and opened doors to opportunities in the pop culture writing industry. This also allowed her to combine her academic background with her love for K-pop and K-dramas.

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