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What makes Jimin the highest-charting Korean solo artist in history on the US charts?

  • Debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200

  • Being the first Korean solo artist to debut atop the US Billboard Hot 100

  • Having the most streamed album in a week in the United States

  • Having the most viewed music video in 24 hours in the United States

Answer

Jimin is the highest-charting Korean solo artist in history on the US charts because he was the first Korean solo artist to debut atop the US Billboard Hot 100. His song "Dynamite" debuted at number one on the chart in September 2020, making him the first Korean solo artist to do so. He has since had several other songs chart on the Hot 100, including "Butter" and "Permission to Dance."
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