BTS’ Jimin (Park Jimin) closed out 2025 with the kind of momentum most artists can only dream about. Freshly discharged in June and still powered by the global resonance of his 2024 album MUSE, he spent the entire year expanding his presence in the U.S. and UK market and the global market in general, breaking longevity records, and reinforcing the simple truth of his solo identity: he moves culture because his music lasts.
No tour, no aggressive U.S. promotion cycles—just streaming power, emotional connection, and chart consistency. 2025 was the year Jimin’s solo career proved its durability. Let’s take a walk down the 12 month memory lane.
BILLBOARD
Jimin first etched his name into global music history when “Like Crazy” opened at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2023—the first non-English solo track ever to do so.
But 2025 rewrote his record book yet again.
Who — 33 Weeks on the Billboard Hot 100
He became the longest-charting Asian-born act ever on the Hot 100 with a solo track—an endurance record that shifted industry expectations for Korean soloists in the U.S. market.
Solo and Group Record
He also became the only artist in Billboard history to hold longevity records both as part of a group (“Dynamite,” 32 weeks) and as a solo act (“Who,” 33 weeks).
Billboard Year End Charts
The December 9 Billboard Year-End rankings (covering Nov 2024–Oct 2025) underscored that staying power.
Year-End Hot 100 Songs — #57
“Who” marked the highest placement ever for a Korean soloist on the Hot 100 Year-End list, reaffirming that his chart success wasn’t a flash—it was a full-year phenomenon.
(He previously landed at #68 with “Like Crazy” in 2023.)
Hot 100 Artists — #53
First Korean and Asian native soloist in top 60, a jump fueled largely by U.S. streaming and sales momentum post-discharge.
Top Artists — #81
A testament to overall impact across formats—an exceptional placement for an artist releasing no new U.S. single in 2025.
Streaming Songs — #29 (“Who”)
U.S. streams, TikTok virality, and fan-driven replays pushed the track past 1.5B U.S. streams overall.
Global 200 Artists — #41
He ranked as the top Korean soloist worldwide, anchored by a track that held strong in more than 100 countries for over a year.
Global Excl. U.S. Artists — #37
Massive strength in Asia and Europe, strengthening his post-MUSE global profile.
World Artists — #5
MUSE held at #12 on World Albums, boosted by vinyl sales that repeatedly re-entered weekly charts.
Billboard Japan Artist 100 — #93
A quiet but steady foothold built through “Who” exposure and Japanese streams.
And in July, “Who” earned an RIAA Gold certification, another rare milestone for a Korean solo act without a U.S.-based promotional cycle. However, Who has now sold 4 MILLION units in the US (RIAA). It’s his first song to be eligible for 4X PLATINUM certification. He has other songs eligible for RIAA certification:
📀Lie: Gold
📀Serendipity: Gold
📀Filter: Gold
📀Set Me Free Pt.2: Gold
💿Like Crazy: 2x Platinum
💿Who: 4x Platinum
SPOTIFY WRAPPED 2025
Spotify’s December 4 report read like a coronation. For the third consecutive year, Jimin swept Korea’s three major categories—Artist, Album, Song.
Top Artists (Korea) — #1
Three uninterrupted years at the top. No other solo act in the country is shaping domestic streaming patterns with this level of consistency.
Top Albums (Korea) — #1 (MUSE)
Now the most-streamed Korean solo album in Spotify Korea.
Top Songs (Korea) — #1 (“Who”)
Over 500 million streams in Korea alone.
Top K-Pop Artists (Global) — #2
He led all Korean male soloists globally even in a year defined by BTS reunion anticipation.
Globally, MUSE surpassed 2.9B streams by mid-year, and “Who” crossed 2.1B streams on its own.
KEY MILESTONES
U.S. Weekly Spotify Chart
Who has spent 69 weeks in the US WEEKLY SPOTIFY CHART, averaging 2.37M weekly U.S. streams.
US Streams
It is now approaching 500M U.S. streams cumulatively—an extraordinary number for a Korean-language solo track. The most streamed track by a Korean soloist in the US.
Global Spotify Streams Across Credits
Across all credits, he has 7.8 billion streams. “Who” accounts for 2.1 billion+.
AWARDS
After winning a Daesang at MAMA in 2024, Jimin extended his awards streak through 2025.
Seoul Music Awards (34th) — May 10
3× Korea Wave Awardee
MUSE-era fandom strength continued his artist-of-the-month pattern.
Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA) — Nov 7–9
Fan Favorite Male Artist garnering 352,00 votes. This was his first major trophy after enlistment.
BreakTudo Awards (Brazil) — Nov 26
International Male Artist, his Third consecutive win (2023–2025), matching the album’s strong LatAm streaming footprint.
CULTURAL MILESTONES
Jimin is known for being picky with his brand partnerships and has limited his association to brands he has openly supported.
Dior Global Ambassador
Jimin’s fashion presence sharpened further in 2025, with a standout appearance at Dior’s SS26 show in Paris, where he continued shaping the brand’s contemporary luxury identity. According to Launchmetrics, his attendance generated an extraordinary $33.8 million in Media Impact Value (MIV)—one of the highest contributions by any celebrity at Paris Fashion Week, and a key driver of Dior’s overall visibility. Lefty reported Jimin EMV at $5.87million from 1 instatram post. Launchmetric placed Jimin’s MIV at $33.8 Million, underscoring the global reach of his brand synergy.
LADOR Global Ambassador
He was just announced as the global ambassador of LADOR but before the announcement was public, fans sold out multiple LADOR haircare products—an immediate signal of commercial impact.
Are You Sure?! Season 2 (Disney+)
Are you Sure?! Season 2 ranked #10 globally upon release.
Are you Sure?! Season 1 was APAC’s most-watched original series;
Season 2 expanded the franchise with Switzerland Tourism and Samsonite collaborations.
CHARITIES
Jimin is known for his charitable work. This is a little bittersweet because he has kept many of his charitable donations private but recipients often make it public.
- Jimin donated more than 1B KRW (~$700K USD) this year alone and was ranked Forbes Korea Power Celebrity #3 for cultural and philanthropic influence.
- April 2025 — 500M KRW (~$350K): Child welfare programs; tied to youth arts initiatives and fan-driven creativity.
- March 2025 — 100M KRW (~$72K): Gyeongbuk wildfire frontline support—anonymously, later confirmed by officials.
- July 2025 — 100M KRW (~$72K): Scholarship fund for underprivileged students in Jeonbuk, marking the sixth consecutive year.
- October 2025 — “The Givers 50”: Recognized for long-term philanthropic commitment; his family’s inclusion in the Green Noble Club further emphasized intergenerational giving.
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2026
Jimin has said repeatedly that he wants to return to the basics—focusing on vocal conditioning, dance and vocal foundation, and storytelling. Despite his global reach, he talks like an artist resetting his core rather than coasting on wins.
He’s also expressed excitement about working closely with the members on BTS’s forthcoming album. A solo project will come eventually, but for now, his priority is clear: the group.
Most importantly, he says he’s happy, healthy, and creatively grounded after military service. For many fans, that’s what matters the most, everything else is a bonus.
And if 2025 proved anything, it’s that Jimin has an instinct for where Korean artistry fits into the global mainstream—without compromise, without dilution, and without needing anyone to declare him the standard.
He already built the proof.
