Not even urban music can match him: Jimin of BTS breaks historic records in Chile with "Who"

Jimin, a member of the globally acclaimed K-pop group BTS, has achieved a monumental feat in Chile, shattering streaming records with his solo hit "Who." The song has propelled Chile to the top of Spotify's global daily streaming rankings, marking historic numbers for an Asian artist in the country and significantly outperforming major music markets like the United States and Japan.

With an impressive average of over 250,000 daily streams and nearly 7 million monthly streams, "Who" has garnered more than 160 million streams within Chile alone. Remarkably, the track has maintained an unbroken streak in Spotify's Top 10 chart in Chile. It consistently shares the digital space with prominent artists from the reggaeton and urban music genres, including Martinwhite, Jay Wheeler, and Omar Courtz.

Released in July 2024 as the lead single from Jimin's second solo album, "MUSE," the song's success in Chile has been extraordinary. It has remained a fixture on the Chilean music charts, spending over 120 days at the number one position and accumulating more than 730 days on the overall list. This sustained popularity underscores Jimin's significant influence and the dedicated fanbase, known as ARMY, in the region.

The timing of this record-breaking achievement coincides with the upcoming BTS concerts in Chile as part of their "Arirang World Tour" in October. This news arrives after weeks of anticipation and confirmation regarding the use of the Estadio Nacional for the highly anticipated shows, adding to the excitement surrounding the group's return to the country.