Jungkook, from the iconic K-pop group BTS, has recently achieved a significant milestone with his solo single “Seven (feat. Latto)” being certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). This achievement, announced by his label BigHit Music, means the song has sold over one million units since it dropped in July. This is Jungkook‘s first certification after his collaboration with Charlie Puth, “Left and Right,” went gold in 2022.
The RIAA’s certification system includes gold, platinum, multi-platinum, and diamond levels, based on a combination of physical and digital album sales, digital downloads, and weighted audio and video streaming. “Seven (feat. Latto)” crossed the platinum threshold, indicating its massive popularity.
Jung Kook Talks New Single Going Platinum | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
On the same day his label made the announcement, Jungkook appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote his debut solo album, GOLDEN. He expressed astonishment at its success, attributing much of it to the support of ARMY, BTS‘s devoted fans, and his fellow BTS members. “Frankly speaking, I was confident, but this is beyond my imagination,” he said. “And I’m very grateful to ARMY. If it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be what I am today.”
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Jungkook on cooking, touring, and more
GOLDEN, released worldwide on November 3, is a collection of 11 songs. When asked about its title, Jungkook said, “I have a lot of association to this term ‘golden,’ and when my mom was pregnant, she had a golden dream. When I look back on my journey, it’s very much a golden moment. So when I thought about the title of this album, ‘GOLDEN’ was the only thing that came up in my mind.”
He and Jimmy Fallon ate pizza together while talking about Jungkook’s love for cooking and his goal to embark on a world tour. “Of course I want to do a world tour as a solo artist, but I don’t think I have enough songs for that. So I want to complement them and make more songs. Maybe when I’m ready, I can do the tour in full swing,” he said. He also taught the host some dance moves for “Standing Next to You,” the album’s title track, which he also performed in full after.
Jung Kook: Standing Next to You | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Jungkook is set to hold an album showcase, Jungkook’s GOLDEN Live On Stage, in Seoul on November 20, which will also be live-streamed. “I hope people look forward to it,” he said, inviting fans to join his continued musical journey. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: Jungkook wore a McQueenSS24 ivory jacket, a slashed knit jumper, and indigo denim jeans. Source: X/@McQueen.