Jung Kook’s ‘GOLDEN’ Climbs Spotify Global Albums Chart in Its 152nd Week

The BTS star’s debut solo album rose 16 places to No. 171, according to TopStarNews, as its reported Spotify total surpassed 7.53 billion streams.

Nearly three years after its release, Jung Kook’s GOLDEN is still finding listeners on Spotify.

The BTS member’s debut solo album ranked No. 171 on the platform’s Weekly Top Albums Global chart for October 2 to 8, climbing 16 positions from the previous week, according to an October 15 report by TopStarNews.

The outlet reported that the placement extended GOLDEN’s uninterrupted chart run to 152 weeks, describing it as the longest consecutive run by an Asian solo artist’s album.

A Chart Run Approaching Three Years

Released on November 3, 2023, GOLDEN introduced Jung Kook’s first full solo album campaign, bringing together “Seven,” “3D” and lead single “Standing Next to You.”

Its latest reported chart position places it back above the previous week’s No. 187 ranking.

The significance lies in the duration as much as the upward movement. A 152-week run approaches three years of continuous chart presence, extending well beyond the album’s initial release campaign.

TopStarNews characterized the streak as both a first and a longevity record for an Asian solo artist’s album on this specific Spotify chart.

Reported Streams Surpass 7.53 Billion

The same report said GOLDEN added more than 21.3 million Spotify streams during the October 2 to 8 tracking period, bringing its cumulative total above 7.53 billion.

It also described GOLDEN as the most-streamed studio album by an Asian artist on the platform. That comparison is attributed to the outlet’s reporting rather than presented as a separately verified Spotify record.

These totals represent accumulated track plays. They should not be read as the number of people who listened or the number of times the album was played from beginning to end.

Jung Kook’s Wider Catalog Continues to Draw Listeners

Beyond GOLDEN, TopStarNews reported that tracks carrying Jung Kook’s artist credits had reached a combined 11.6 billion Spotify streams.

The outlet also placed his monthly audience at approximately 14.8 million listeners.

That profile-wide total is broader than the album figure, covering credited releases across his catalog. Monthly listeners measure a different form of activity and should be distinguished from cumulative streams.

Together, the reported numbers indicate continued listening to his solo work while BTS is active as a group.

A Pop Album Built Around Contrasting Moods

GOLDEN’s original 11-track edition includes collaborations with Latto, Jack Harlow, Major Lazer and DJ Snake.

Its lead single, “Standing Next to You,” brings a retro-funk sound, while songs such as “Hate You” and “Shot Glass of Tears” explore more subdued emotions.

The album’s range gives listeners several entry points, from its upbeat singles to its quieter breakup songs. Its latest chart appearance renews attention to the complete project, rather than a single release-week result.

Editor’s Note: The Story Behind GOLDEN’s Sequence

BIGHIT MUSIC’s original announcement described GOLDEN as an album inspired by the “golden moments” of Jung Kook’s life as both BTS’s youngest member and a solo artist.

Universal Music Canada’s release announcement explained that the track order follows changes in a relationship. The first half introduces the excitement of falling in love, while the second moves toward the heavier emotions that follow a breakup.

The original edition also contains both clean and explicit versions of “Seven,” a useful detail when discussing its 11-track count and combined streaming totals.

From an editorial perspective, that sequencing gives GOLDEN a narrative beyond its individual singles. The newly reported Spotify milestone offers a reason to revisit how those songs work together as an album.