BTS Jin Named Germany's Top Hallyu Content of 2024 in KOFICE Survey
BTS member Jin has once again showcased his immense popularity, shining brightly even in Germany.
According to Hallyu Now, a magazine published by the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE), Jin's first solo album Happy and its pre-release track I'll Be There were selected as the top Hallyu content in Germany for 2024. KOFICE conducted a survey from October 15 to October 31, 2024, among its correspondents in 17 countries, with the results highlighting Jin's incredible global appeal.
Released on October 25, 2024, I'll Be There secured the top spot in Germany's "Top 5 Hallyu Content for 2024," earning recognition for Jin's involvement in both composing and writing the song. Additionally, Jin's self-composed track Super Tuna ranked fifth, making him the only artist with two entries in the top five. This accomplishment underscores his status as a global superstar.
Jin's first solo album, Happy, released on November 15, 2024, has also taken the world by storm. It became the third best-selling debut album by a K-pop male soloist in Japan's Oricon chart history and topped the Billboard Japan sales charts for K-pop soloists in 2024.
In terms of overall sales, Jin ranked 45th on Japan's Oricon total revenue chart (CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and digital sales), making him one of the top two BTS members on the list. This achievement is remarkable, given that it was achieved just six weeks after his solo album's release. BTS as a group claimed the top spot on the chart.
The title track of Happy, Running Wild, has also been a massive hit. Within just 10 days of its release on November 25, 2024, it surpassed 1.7 million TikTok posts featuring the song, becoming the second-most-used Korean male solo track on the platform after Shaun's Way Back Home. Furthermore, Running Wild was included in Amazon Music's "2025 Playlist" of 100 songs, making Jin the only K-pop male artist to feature on the list.
Jin's immense popularity and influence continue to resonate globally, dominating not only in Korea but also in the world's largest music markets such as the U.S., Japan, and Europe.
Written by Mun Wan Sik
Translated by Lee So Yun
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