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BTS's Jimin Becomes the First Korean Soloist to Achieve 26 Weeks on Billboard 200 with ‘MUSE’

BTS’ Jimin’s MUSE becomes the first album by a Korean soloist to chart for 26 weeks on Billboard 200, solidifying his global impact.

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As of January 22, 2025, BTS’ Jimin has achieved a groundbreaking milestone. His second solo album, MUSE, has become the first album by a Korean soloist to remain on the Billboard 200 chart for 26 consecutive weeks. This makes it the longest-charting album by a K-pop soloist in history.

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Initially debuting at No. 2, MUSE currently holds the 118th position on the chart. Its consistent performance highlights Jimin’s influence as a solo artist, even during his military service.

Fans worldwide are taking to social media to celebrate this historic achievement.

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The support showcases the deep connection fans feel with Jimin’s music and its global resonance.

The title track from MUSE, Who, also set records. It ranked No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 in its 25th week, making it the longest-charting song by a Korean soloist, surpassing PSY’s Gangnam Style.

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Who tied with FIFTY FIFTY’s Cupid as the third longest-charting K-pop track, following BTS’ Dynamite (32 weeks) and Gangnam Style (31 weeks). It also performed strongly on other Billboard charts:

No. 21 on Global 200 and Global Excl. US.

No. 23 on Digital Song Sales.

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No. 29 on Streaming Songs.

Beyond its Billboard 200 performance, MUSE climbed to No. 3 on Billboard World Albums, where it has charted for 26 weeks. The album’s success further solidifies Jimin’s status as a leading figure in K-pop.

The achievement follows his debut solo album FACE, which has spent 63 weeks on the World Albums chart, showing Jimin’s consistent impact.

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With MUSE, Jimin continues to break barriers, even during his military service. He re-entered the Billboard Artist 100 chart at No. 69, remaining the first and only Korean soloist to top the chart.

 

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