BTS Jimin's "Who" Surpasses 100 Million Streams in Japan, Earns First Platinum Certification

Jimin of BTS. Provided by Big Hit Music

Big Hit Music announced on August 31 that "Who," the solo track by Jimin of BTS, has surpassed 100 million cumulative streams in Japan and has been certified "Platinum" in the streaming category by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ).

According to the Recording Industry Association of Japan, "Who" surpassed 100 million cumulative streams. This marks the highest number of streams among Jimin’s solo songs and is his first Platinum certification in the streaming category. The association issues certifications each month based on cumulative streams: "Gold" for over 50 million, "Platinum" for over 100 million, and "Diamond" for over 500 million streams.

"Who" is the title track of Jimin’s second solo album "MUSE." Belonging to the hip-hop and R&B genres, the song expresses longing and emotional turmoil over someone he cannot meet.

Jimin previously received a certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan for album sales as well. His first solo album, "FACE," surpassed 250,000 cumulative sales and earned a "Platinum" certification in the album category, while "MUSE" sold over 100,000 copies and received a "Gold" certification.

"Who" debuted at No. 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated August 3, 2024, remaining on the chart for a total of 33 weeks. On both the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. US charts, the song topped the chart for two consecutive weeks and spent 74 and 89 weeks on each chart, respectively. On the UK's Official Singles Top 100, the track peaked at No. 4 and remained on the chart for a total of 28 weeks.

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