Jung Kook, the golden maknae of BTS, continues to make history with his solo debut track “Seven.” Released in July 2023, the song has now spent an incredible 600 consecutive days on Melon Top 100 chart as of March 6, 2025. This remarkable achievement cements “Seven” as one of the longest-charting songs by a solo artist on the platform.
A record-breaking journey on Melon
Since its release, “Seven” has demonstrated unparalleled staying power. The track quickly climbed the ranks, securing the No. 1 position on the Melon Top 100 in just 11 hours. This was the fastest for a solo artist in 2023. It also became the first song by a male idol to top the chart that year. It was also the first by a male artist to dominate Melon’s weekly rankings. Additionally, “Seven” achieved 100,000 likes in record time.
Jung Kook’s song enjoyed an extended reign at the top, staying in the Top 3 for 69 days, the Top 5 for 100 days, and the Top 10 for 164 days. Even after over a year and a half, “Seven” remains in the Top 50 for an astonishing 451 days.
Beyond chart longevity, “Seven” has amassed over 200 million total streams and 3.5 million total listeners on Melon as of March 2025.
Jung Kook’s solo success at MMA
Jung Kook’s solo career has been nothing short of phenomenal. At the Melon Music Awards (MMA) 2023, he took home four prestigious awards: Best Male Solo, Hot Trend Award, Top 10 of the Year, and Millions Top 10. His impact carried over into 2024, where he, despite being inactive due to military service, secured a 2024 Top 10 trophy.