BTS’s Jimin Scores Career Best on U.K. Singles Chart with Solo Track “Who”

1. What is the latest achievement of Jimin on the U.K. singles chart?

Jimin, the singer of BTS, has achieved his career best on the U.K. singles chart with his solo track “Who.” The song debuted at No. 4, making it the top debut on the latest chart. This surpasses his previous peak of No. 8 for his 2023 release “Like Crazy.” “Who” is the focus track from Jimin’s sophomore studio album “MUSE.” It becomes his third top 40 appearance in the U.K., following his 2023 release “Set Me Free Pt.2” which reached No. 30.

Jimin, as a member of BTS, has also achieved success on the U.K. singles chart with the group. In total, BTS has achieved nine top 40 singles in the U.K., including four top 10 appearances. Their songs “Dynamite” and “Life Goes On” reached No. 3 and No. 10 respectively in 2020. Their song “Butter” also reached No. 3 in 2021, and their collaboration with Coldplay, “My Universe,” also reached No. 3 on the U.K. singles chart.

2. How many top 40 singles has BTS achieved in the U.K.?

As a group, BTS has achieved nine top 40 singles in the U.K. This includes four top 10 appearances. In 2020, their songs “Dynamite” and “Life Goes On” reached No. 3 and No. 10 respectively. In 2021, “Butter” also reached No. 3. Their collaboration with Coldplay, “My Universe,” also reached No. 3 on the U.K. singles chart.

3. What is the current No. 1 song on the Official U.K. Singles Chart?

The current No. 1 song on the Official U.K. Singles Chart is “Please Please Please” by Sabrina Carpenter. This song has spent four non-consecutive weeks at the top of the chart. Sabrina Carpenter has now occupied the top spot for a total of 11 weeks in 2024, according to the Official Charts Company. She replaces herself at the top of the leaderboard, as her previous song “Espresso” slides down to No. 9.

4. Which songs have achieved new peak positions on the U.K. singles chart?

Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” has moved up from No. 5 to No. 2 on the U.K. singles chart, achieving a new peak position. Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck Babe” has also climbed from No. 6 to No. 3, reaching a new peak. Roan’s other songs, “Hot To Go!” and “Red Wine Supernova,” have also seen significant jumps on the chart, reaching new peaks of No. 19 and No. 39 respectively.

5. How has Jimin’s new song “Who” performed on Spotify?

Jimin’s new song “Who” has performed exceptionally well on Spotify. It secured the No. 1 spot on the “Daily Top Songs Global” chart for four consecutive days. It debuted at No. 3 on the chart and quickly climbed to No. 1 on its fifth day, maintaining the top position from July 23rd to July 26th. The song has also topped multiple “Daily Top Songs” charts in various countries, ranking No. 1 in 16 countries and remaining in the top 10 in 30 countries. Furthermore, “Who” topped Spotify’s “Weekly Top Songs Global” chart for the tracking period of July 19-25, highlighting its sustained popularity over the week.

6. How has Jimin’s solo album “MUSE” performed on the U.K. Official Singles Chart?

Jimin’s solo album “MUSE” debuted at No. 4 on the U.K. Official Singles Chart, marking his highest solo ranking on this prestigious chart. The album features the singles “Who” and “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band.” The album showcases Jimin’s versatility as a genre-less artist, incorporating R&B grooves, light hip-hop, Latin, and Afrobeat. The songwriting within the album is intimate and introspective, with Jimin co-writing on six of the EP’s seven tracks. “MUSE” explores Jimin’s journey to find true inspiration and delivers an exploration of love through its diverse tracks.

7. How has “Who” achieved success without official broadcast promotions?

Despite not undertaking any official broadcast promotions for “Who,” the song has achieved organic success and popularity. Jimin’s star power and the immense popularity of the song have contributed to its success. The achievement of reaching No. 1 on the Spotify charts and debuting at No. 4 on the U.K. Official Singles Chart without extensive promotions highlights the widespread appeal and global reach of “Who.” The song’s organic reach is particularly impressive given Jimin’s absence due to his mandatory Korean military service obligations.