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A New Record for the Golden Maknae
BTS member Jungkook has achieved yet another impressive feat — his song “Dreamers” has officially surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify. According to data from the world’s largest music streaming platform, the track, which served as the official soundtrack for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™, crossed the half-billion mark as of October 19 (KST).
Five Songs, Five Half-Billion Hits
With this latest milestone, Jungkook now joins an elite league of artists with multiple solo tracks surpassing 500 million streams. His growing list includes:
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“Seven (feat. Latto)”
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“Standing Next to You”
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“Left and Right (feat. Jung Kook of BTS)” with Charlie Puth
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“3D (feat. Jack Harlow)”
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and now, “Dreamers.”
Each of these tracks showcases Jungkook’s vocal versatility and global appeal, solidifying his position as one of the most-streamed K-pop soloists in history.
Global Impact from the World Cup Stage
Released in November 2022, “Dreamers” quickly became a worldwide sensation. The song topped the iTunes Top Songs chart in 102 countries and regions and debuted at No. 2 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global Chart(November 20, 2022).
The accompanying performance video, uploaded to FIFA’s official YouTube channel, has also become a record-breaker — amassing over 420 million views as of October 2, making it the most-viewed video in FIFA’s channel history.
Billions and Counting
As a solo artist, Jungkook continues to dominate the streaming landscape. His songs have now accumulated over 9.7 billion streams on Spotify, a staggering figure that reflects his immense global fanbase. Notably, “Seven (feat. Latto)”alone has surpassed 2.5 billion streams, marking it as the first Korean song ever to achieve that milestone on Spotify.
A True Global Dreamer
From the World Cup stage to record-breaking streams, Jungkook’s “Dreamers” embodies the spirit of unity, ambition, and hope — and continues to resonate with listeners worldwide. With his consistent chart-topping success, Jungkook isn’t just chasing dreams — he’s defining what’s possible for K-pop on the global stage.
