Jimin, the vocalist and dancer of the global sensation BTS, has made history once again with his solo song “Angel Pt. 1“. The song, which features Jimin among other artists, achieved 106K daily streams on Spotify South Korea on June 6th, 2023. This makes Jimin the first Korean or K-Pop soloist to hit this milestone in a single day. He also joins NewJeans and BigBang as the only K-Pop acts to achieve this feat.
“Angel Pt. 1” is a song by American rappers Kodak Black and NLE Choppa featuring South Korean singer Jimin and American singers Jvke and Muni Long. It was released on May 18, 2023 as the fourth single from the soundtrack to the American action film Fast X (2023). The song is a catchy and upbeat hip-hop track that showcases the diverse talents of the artists involved. Jimin’s smooth vocals blend well with the rap verses of Kodak Black and NLE Choppa, while Jvke and Muni Long add their own flair to the chorus and bridge.
The song has received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, praising its catchy hook, energetic production, and Jimin’s versatility as a singer and rapper. The song has also performed well on various charts around the world, debuting at number 65 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 82 on the UK Official Singles Chart, and number 1 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.
Jimin is no stranger to breaking records and making history as a solo artist. He is the highest-charting Korean solo artist of all time on the Billboard 200 and the first to top the Hot 100 with his debut solo album Face (2023) and its second single “Like Crazy”. He has also released three solo songs under BTS’ name—”Lie” in 2016, “Serendipity” in 2017, and “Filter” in 2020—all of which have charted on South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart. He released his first credited solo song, the digital track “Promise”, which he co-wrote, in 2018 and recorded the duet “With You” with Ha Sung-woon for the soundtrack for the TvN drama Our Blues in 2022.
Jimin’s success as a solo artist is a testament to his talent, hard work, and passion for music. He has proven himself to be a versatile and charismatic performer who can excel in various genres and styles. He has also shown his love and gratitude for his fans through his music and messages. As part of BTS’ ongoing debut anniversary celebration, Jimin surprised his fans with a special live clip of his song Letter “Dear ARMY”, a hidden track from his solo album Face. The song is a heartfelt letter to his fans, expressing his appreciation and hope for their happiness.
Jimin of BTS has joined NewJeans and BigBang as the only K-Pop acts to achieve more than 100K daily streams on Spotify South Korea with his solo song “Angel Pt. 1”. This is another remarkable feat for Jimin, who has already established himself as a successful solo artist with his debut album Face. Jimin continues to impress and inspire with his music and personality, showing that he is indeed an angel for his fans.