Jimin has been a force in the global music industry, both as a solo star and as a member of BTS, for many years at this point. This week is special, though, as he achieves something no other South Korean artist ever has on the Billboard charts. His song “Who” isn’t just holding on — it’s making history with a record-breaking feat that sets him apart from every other K-pop musician who has ever landed a hit in America.
“Who” Makes Hot 100 History
This time around, “Who” leaps from No. 41 to No. 29 on the Hot 100, marking its thirty-third week on the ranking of the biggest songs in the U.S. The track’s climb is impressive, but what truly stands out is how long it has lasted.
With this frame, Jimin officially resets the all-time record for the longest stay on the Hot 100 by any K-pop act.
Before this frame, “Who” was tied with BTS’s “Dynamite” for this honor, with 32 weeks apiece. Now, Jimin has surpassed the poppy tune that helped introduce his group to an even wider Western audience – even beating that septet’s best showing.
“Who” Returns to the Digital Song Sales Chart
Who” is also still finding success across multiple Billboard charts. On the Streaming Songs ranking, which highlights the most-played songs in the U.S. on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, the tune lifts slightly, rising from No. 26 to No. 23.
Perhaps even more notably, “Who” returns to the Digital Song Sales chart, coming in at No. 14. The cut hasn’t appeared on this tally in weeks, and it seems that fans of Jimin returned to buying the cut to ensure it broke this special Hot 100 record, as sales of a track factor into where a title lands on that all-encompassing list.