In the latter half of 2024, BTS's Jimin and Blackpink's Rosé dominated Spotify's K-pop streaming charts with their hit singles.
Jimin's "Who" Tops Global Charts
Released in July 2024, Jimin's single "Who" quickly ascended to the top of Spotify's global charts. The track debuted at number one on the Billboard Global 200, amassing 224.5 million streams and 29,000 sales worldwide in its first week. This achievement marked Jimin's first solo entry to debut atop both global rankings.
Rosé's "Apt." Breaks Streaming Records
In October 2024, Rosé collaborated with Bruno Mars on the single "Apt.", which became a monumental success. The song surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify within seven days, setting a record for the fastest by a K-pop female solo artist. By January 2025, "Apt." reached one billion streams, becoming the second-fastest song in history to achieve this milestone.
Top 5 Most-Streamed K-pop Songs (July–December 2024):
- "Who" – Jimin
- "Apt." – Rosé featuring Bruno Mars
- "Mantra" – Jennie
- "Chk Chk Boom" – Stray Kids
- "Be Mine" – Jimin
These milestones underscore the global influence and popularity of K-pop artists, with Jimin and Rosé leading the charge in 2024.