Kenya, March 11 -- Park Jimin, known mononymously as Jimin of the global K-pop sensation BTS, has etched his name into music history as of March 11, 2025. The singer-songwriter has become the first Korean solo artist to achieve a series of groundbreaking milestones on the Billboard charts, solidifying his status as a trailblazer in the industry.

Jimin's solo track "Like Crazy," from his debut album Face released in March 2023, previously made waves by debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, a historic first for a Korean soloist.

Building on that success, his latest single "Who," from his second solo album Muse released in 2024, has now topped both the Billboard Global 200 and Global 200 Excl. U.S. charts, marking another career high.

This achievement, reported earlier this year, underscores Jimin's growing influence as a solo artist on the international stage.

The 29-year-old artist's milestones don't stop there. With Face debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, Jimin became the highest-charting Korean soloist on that chart.

Additionally, "Who" has garnered over 1 billion streams on Spotify in just 117 days, making it the fastest song by an Asian male solo artist to reach this mark, surpassing previous records set by artists like Harry Styles.

Netizens hailed this as an "organic" triumph, reflecting Jimin's dedicated global fanbase.

Jimin's journey to these heights began with BTS, where he has been a key vocalist and dancer since their 2013 debut.

His solo work, however, has showcased his versatility, blending poignant lyrics-often self-written-with captivating performances.

Industry analysts note that his success is driven by a combination of robust sales, streaming numbers, and radio play, with "Like Crazy" alone selling 254,000 downloads and CD singles in its first week.

Fans and commentators alike have taken to X to celebrate, with sentiments like "Jimin record breaker" and "History maker Jimin" trending worldwide.

The artist also ties with PSY for the longest-charting song by a K-pop soloist on the Billboard Hot 100, further cementing his legacy.

As Jimin continues to break barriers, his achievements signal a new era for Korean solo artists in the global music landscape.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Bana Kenya.