K-pop, an abbreviation for "Korean pop," has broken through to a global audience because to its infectious melodies, breathtaking dance moves, and breathtaking music videos. The unique styling, compelling dancing skills, and enthralling vocals of K-pop soloists have captivated fans for years. So, if you are interested in knowing whether your favorite groups come under the top 10, below are the top 10 biggest debuts by K-pop soloists on Spotify.
1. Junkook- Seven
Jeon Jung-kook, also known as Jungkook, is a South Korean singer. He is a member of the boy band BTS. He was born on 1 September 1997. He is 26 years old. Released as a single on 14 July 2023, "Seven" features American rapper Latto and South Korean singer Jungkook of BTS. Jungkook has placed three songs on the Spotify's global Top 10 chart, becoming the first South Korean soloist to chart three songs on Spotify's Top 10. He has dethroned Suga to become the most streamed Korean soloist on Spotify. The debut single "Seven" by a solo Korean act broke records when it peaked at #3 on the UK Singles Chart. Beyond becoming the most-streamed duet of 2023 on Spotify, it also set a new record for the fastest song to ever reach one billion streams..
2. V- Layover
Kim Tae-hyung, known professionally as V, is a South Korean singer and a member of the boy band BTS. He was born on 30 December 1995. He is 27 years old. Layover is the debut studio album by South Korean singer V of BTS. It was released on 8 September 2023 by Big Hit Music. Layover comprises six songs, including the single Slow Dancing and B-sides Love Me Again, Rainy Days, Blue, For Us, and Slow Dancing (Piano Ver.). It is the biggest album debut of all time by a K-pop soloist on Spotify's Global Weekly Chart, surpassing Jimin's solo album Face.
3. Jimin- Face
South Korean singer and dancer Park Ji-min goes under the stage name Jimin. His birthday is October 13, 1995. A 28-year-old man, he is. Jimin BTS, a group hailing from South Korea, released their first studio album, Face. Timed for March 24, 2023, it hit shelves. It shares the same title as "Set Me Free" from BTS member Suga's 2020 mixtape D-2, although the two songs are unrelated. Like Crazy was released alongside the album as its second single on March 24. In Japan, the album debuted at number one on the daily Oricon Albums Chart, with 222,120 copies sold on March 24, 2023. Face debuted at number two in the United States. Jimin Breaks Jungkook's World Record Of Becoming The Fastest K-Pop Soloist with 1 Billion Streams On Spotify. Jimin crossed one billion streams on Spotify, and the record was made 393 days after his debut on the music streaming app. Like Crazy has surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify. Fastest solo song by a K-pop soloist to reach this milestone.
4. Suga- D-Day
Suga and Agust D are professional aliases used by South Korean rapper, composer, and record producer Min Yoon-gi. With the boy band BTS, he performs. His birthdate is March 9, 1993. Thirty years are his age. Agust D, better known as Suga of BTS, is a rapper from South Korea. His first studio album is titled D-Day. Big Hit Music published it on April 21, 2023. It completes the trilogy that began with August D and continued with D2. The lead single Haegeum and the pre-release single People Pt.2 (feat. IU.) are two of the ten tracks that make up D-DAY. For shipments of over 100,000 units, it has been awarded the RIAJ gold certification. Touring Data reports that SUGA's two-night performances at New York's UBS Arena earned $2.97 million each show.
5. IU- Palette
Lee Ji-Eun is a multi-talented South Korean artist who performs as IU (a stage name for herself). May 16, 1993 was the date of her birth. Her age is thirty-one. In April 2017, IU released Palette, their fourth studio album, with the singles "Through the Night," "Can't Love You Anymore," and "Palette" serving as its supporting acts. Palette was her first album to reach number one on the Billboard World Albums chart, and it was also her breakthrough in the US market. Her first album to top Billboard's World Albums chart was this one. Despite Love Poem and Lilac, IU's subsequent albums, which explored and mixed other genres and veered away from popular K-pop, maintained her supremacy on South Korean music charts and spent one week in the Billboard 200.
6. RM- Indigo
The stage name of the South Korean rapper, composer, and record producer Kim Nam-joon is RM. The South Korean boy group BTS is led by him. His birthday is September 12, 1994. In terms of age, he's 29. South Korean rapper RM of BTS released his debut studio album, Indigo, on December 2, 2022. This album is the rapper's first proper studio effort since Mono, and it documents and archives his time in his late twenties. His first full-length album after the band's hiatus, Indigo, is a utopia for experimentalists. On eight of the ten tracks, musicians from various backgrounds share personal narratives. Reaching number four in Japan, it was the highest-charting album by a Korean singer at the time on the Billboard 200. In January 2023, Indigo received a double platinum certification from the Korea Music Content Association.
7. J Hope- Jack In The Box
South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, dancer, and record producer Jung Ho-seok goes by the stage name J-Hope. His birthdate is February 18, 1994. In terms of age, he's 29. On July 15, 2022, J-Hope, a member of BTS, released his debut album Jack in the Box, which was his Big Hit Music debut. "More" was a track that South Korean rapper J-Hope of BTS made for his debut album, Jack in the Box. On July 1, 2022, it was made public. Even though he realizes that fame and fortune aren't everything, J-Hope discusses his desire for a prosperous singing career. Among NME's 50 Greatest Albums of 2022, Jack In The Box was included. On Rolling Stone's yearly list of the 100 greatest albums of 2022, it comes in at number nine.
8. Jisoo- ME
South Korean singer and actress Jisoo (born Kim Ji-soo) goes by the stage name Jisoo. Her birthdate is January 3, 1995. At 28 years old, she is currently in her prime. Blackpink member and South Korean singer Jisoo's first solo effort is titled ME. The publication date was March 31, 2023. Recorded in the Caribbean, it fuses dance, synth-pop, traditional Korean instruments, and trap with pop and traditional Korean music. With more than 1,451,000 copies sold on the Circle Chart, Jisoo has surpassed all other female soloists in South Korean music this year.
9. Jin - The Astronaut
Jin is the stage name most people know when they hear South Korean singer, composer, and BTS member Kim Seok-jin. December 4, 1992 is the date of his birth. He is thirty-one years old. South Korean musician and member of the boy band BTS Kim Seok-jin performs under the moniker Jin. Released on October 28, 2022, Jin's debut solo single "The Astronaut" was the work of the Korean boy band member. The Hanteo Music Awards 2022 presented Jin with the Global Artist: in Africa accolade. With over 100,000 copies shipped, the astronaut was honored with the RIAJ gold certification.
10. Lisa- LALISA
Lalisa Manobal, also known as Lisa, is a Thai rapper, singer, and dancer. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink. She was born on 27 March 1997. She is 26 years old. LALISA is the debut solo single by Thai rapper and singer Lisa, a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink. It peaked at number two on the Billboard Global 200, becoming Lisa's first top-ten hit on the chart. In the United States, it topped Billboard World Digital Songs and entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 84. The song won Best K-Pop at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, making Lisa the first K-pop soloist ever to win an MTV Video Music Award.
