Fastest K-pop Song to Reach 500 Million Streams on Spotify of All Time (Record By Jungkook)

The Official Award Of A Certificate

In the electrifying world of K-pop, where streaming milestones showcase global fan power, Jung Kook of BTS has set a historic record with his solo single “Standing Next to You,” crowned the Fastest K-pop Song to Reach 500 Million Streams on Spotify of All Time. Released on November 3, 2023, as the lead single from his debut album GOLDEN, the track surged to 500 million streams in a mere 33 days by December 6, 2023, The K-pop Records Library certifies this achievement as of 07:51 PM WAT, Friday, May 16, 2025, celebrating Jung Kook’s dynamic artistry and the relentless dedication of BTS’s ARMY.

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The K-pop Records Library notes the song’s global resonance, fueled by English lyrics, a sleek music video, and performances like the 2023 MAMA Awards, per Soompi. It was the fastest song of 2023 to reach 500 million streams, surpassing Harry Styles’s “As It Was” (34 days), per RouteNote, and ranked as K-pop’s top solo streaming milestone. The Rapid Ascent of “Standing Next to You”
“Standing Next to You,” a pop-funk anthem with retro flair, captivated fans with its infectious beat and Jung Kook’s versatile vocals. Debuting with 9.12 million filtered streams on Spotify’s Global Top Songs chart, it peaked at No. 5 and averaged over 10 million daily streams, 500 million streams.