BTS member Jungkook has reached a remarkable milestone with his solo track “Seven,” featured in the soundtrack for the highly anticipated Netflix film, The School for Good and Evil.
The song, featuring American rapper Latto, swiftly ascended to the top spot on the US iTunes chart within an astonishing 1 hour and six minutes of its release on July 14, 2023.
This achievement makes it the fastest song by a K-pop and Korean act to reach #1 on US iTunes, surpassing BTS’ own record with “Take Two” by accomplishing the feat in just one hour and ten minutes:
#JungKook breaks the record for fastest climb to #1 on US iTunes for a K-Pop song (1 hour and 6 minutes). pic.twitter.com/vEQq0JDVFH
— Pop Tingz (@ThePopTingz) July 14, 2023
The Empowering Anthem
“Seven” is a captivating pop-rock anthem that showcases Jungkook’s commanding vocals and Latto’s dynamic rap skills. The song revolves around the theme of self-discovery and embracing one’s true destiny, disregarding the expectations and judgments of others.
Notably, the lyrics refer to the number seven, which holds significance for Jungkook as the youngest member of BTS, a group that debuted with seven members in 2013.
Global Chart Domination
In addition to its astounding success on the US iTunes chart, “Seven” has swiftly topped iTunes charts in over 100 countries worldwide. This remarkable accomplishment cements its position as the fastest song in iTunes history to achieve such a global feat:
#JungKook breaks the record for fastest climb to #1 on US iTunes for a K-Pop song (1 hour and 6 minutes with “Seven”). It surpasses BTS’ “Take Two”. pic.twitter.com/cihODanNej
— chart data (@chartdata) July 14, 2023
The track has garnered widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike, who lauded Jungkook’s versatility and magnetic presence as a solo artist.
Live Performance at The School for Good and Evil Premiere
Jungkook is set to perform “Seven” live for the first time at the premiere of The School for Good and Evil, which is slated for release on Netflix on July 16, 2023.
This highly anticipated film adaptation of the best-selling fantasy novel series by Soman Chainani features an all-star cast, including Charlize Theron, Laurence Fishburne, Kerry Washington, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, and Finn Wolfhard. In the film, Jungkook takes on the role of Tedros, the son of King Arthur and Guinevere, who attends the School for Good.
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Conclusion
Jungkook’s “Seven” has shattered records and achieved unparalleled success on the US iTunes chart, becoming the fastest song by a K-pop and Korean act to reach #1. With its empowering message, captivating sound, and global acclaim, the track solidifies Jungkook’s status as an exceptional solo artist.
Fans eagerly anticipate his electrifying live performance of “Seven” at the premiere of The School for Good and Evil, as Jungkook continues to captivate audiences both as a musician and an actor.
