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BTS Jin's 'The Astronaut' Tops iTunes in 105 Countries: Solo Tracks Secure First Place in Over 104 Countries, Demonstrating Global Superstar Status

Jul 28, 2023 | by COLT NAVA

BTS member Jin's 'The Astronaut' has ascended to the number one spot on iTunes in 105 countries, shining a light on Jin's exceptional global popularity as this marks the third solo track to secure the number one position in over 104 countries.

Jin's first solo single, 'The Astronaut,' reached the top of the iTunes Top Song Chart in Micronesia on July 28th, thereby achieving number one status in a total of 105 countries.

Since its release on October 28th last year, 'The Astronaut' dominated the iTunes Top Songs Chart, showcasing Jin's immense popularity by securing the first place in 80 countries just 5 hours and 30 minutes after release, 90 countries in 8 hours and 25 minutes, and 97 countries by 4 AM (Korean time) on the 29th.

'The Astronaut' demonstrated its global music power by reaching the number one spot in 105 countries, starting in Mexico and following in Germany, UK, France, USA, Italy, and finally Micronesia.

Jin's 'The Astronaut' is a sweet serenade for fans who love and support him, expressing his deep love for his fans through lyrics like "the story of becoming my universe," and "like the Milky Way illuminating the dark path, you were shining towards me." The response from fans has been enthusiastic, especially in the US, where 'The Astronaut' topped the iTunes Top Songs Chart in just 1 hour and 23 minutes, the fastest record for a Korean artist in 2022.

Jin, with his self-composed song 'Moon' topping the charts in 111 countries, 'Yours' achieving number one in 104 countries, and 'The Astronaut' climbing to the top in 105 countries, boasts three songs that have ranked first on the iTunes song chart in over 104 countries, thereby showcasing the brand power of a global superstar.

Jin's first solo single, 'The Astronaut,' is a song that feels like a gift prepared for fans before Jin's enlistment. The track was co-composed, co-written, and performed in collaboration with the globally recognized band Coldplay. With Jin's appealing baritone and a unique, refreshing yet dreamy atmosphere, he received high praise for showing various facets of vocalist Jin, captivating fans worldwide. As of the 28th when 'The Astronaut' topped iTunes in 105 countries, the song also surpassed 260.6 million plays on Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform, and its official music video has exceeded 85.35 million views, continuing its global popularity.