The collaborative song “Left and Right” by Charlie Puth and BTS Jungkook has achieved a significant milestone by spending an impressive 300 days on the Spotify Global Daily chart. The track, released on June 24, 2022, has garnered widespread popularity among listeners, consistently setting records and reaching high positions on various music charts.
“Left and Right” is an infectious and upbeat tune that revolves around the theme of reminiscing over a past love and the struggles of moving on. The track is part of Charlie Puth’s highly acclaimed third studio album, “Charlie,” which was released on October 7, 2022. Puth, renowned for his catchy melodies and impressive production skills, co-wrote the song alongside Jacob Kasher Hindlin, his longtime collaborator known for their work on hits like “Attention” and “How Long.”
The standout feature of “Left and Right” is the powerful contribution of Jungkook, a member of the global sensation BTS. BTS, a South Korean boy band, has taken the music world by storm with their innovative and diverse sound. Jungkook, recognized for his versatile skills as a singer, dancer, rapper, and producer, teamed up with Puth once again after their first collaboration at the Genie Music Awards in 2018, where they performed Puth’s hit, “We Don’t Talk Anymore.”
Since the announcement of their collaboration, fans had been eagerly awaiting the release of “Left and Right.” The anticipation paid off, as the song garnered immense praise from both fans and critics upon its debut. Achieving the top spot in several countries such as India, the Philippines, and Vietnam, the song also reached the top five in Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Hungary, Indonesia, and Japan. Notably, in the United States, it peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the Billboard Global 200 charts.
Continuing its trailblazing success, “Left and Right” recently surpassed “Stay” by Justin Bieber and The Kid LAROI as the most-streamed soloist song on South Korean Spotify. On June 1, 2023, the song marked its 300th day on the Spotify Global Daily chart, securing a new milestone for K-pop soloist songs. Climbing to the impressive position of #54 on the chart, a significant rise of 21 spots, the track experienced a remarkable 1.8M stream growth.