Jung Kook Is the Only K-Pop Singer on the 25 Platinum Players in Music List

As one of 25 Platinum Players in Music, BTS' Jungkook has proven himself to be one of the world's biggest stars.

On Thursday (September 21), The Hollywood Reporter published a special article titled "Taylor Swift, Beyonce and the Top 25 Platinum Players in Music – The Hollywood Reporter." The Hollywood Reporter introduced its inaugural Platinum Players power list honoring 25 musicians who have owned the year.

Jung Kook was the only K-pop artist on the list thanks to his first solo single 'Seven', which gained great popularity both at home and abroad.

The newspaper explained, "Jungkook is having the most fun by topping the charts with the thumping hit Seven," and added, "The song performed so well around the world that it reigns as Billboard's No. 1 global song of the summer in 2023.

Also, the newspaper reported that his BTS brothers also had a success. "Jimin launched a No. 1 hit this year with "Like Crazy"; V released his solo debut in September; and Suga dropped an album in April."

In addition to Jung Kook, the Hollywood Reporter introduced 25 players including Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, Drake, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, and Olivia Rodrigo.

by. Kim jiwon