BTS Jimin’s Historical Billboard Number One Has An Unexpected Impact On Korea’s Entertainment Industry
BTS‘s Jimin recently made history with the release of his track “Like Crazy” from his solo debut album FACE. It seems like his recent achievements have had an unprecedented and unexpected impact on the Korean entertainment industry.
Jimin recently became the most recent member to release his solo album and immediately caught the attention of fans with her song “Like Crazy.”
On April 3, netizens couldn’t hide their pride and emotions after it was revealed that Jimin made history with “Like Crazy.” Not only did it debut at the #1 position on the Billboard 100 chart, but he was the first South Korean solo artist to do so.
Jimin's "Like Crazy" officially debuts at No. 1 on this week's #Hot100.
It earns him his first career solo No. 1 hit on the chart. He previously scored six No. 1 hits as a member of @BTS_twt.
— billboard charts (@billboardcharts) April 3, 2023
After the huge news, despite it being the middle of the night in Korea, Jimin turned on a live broadcast to thank fans and share his reaction to the historical achievement.
The members also shared their comments and congratulations to Jimin on social media. It seems as if it isn’t just BTS and ARMYs that have been impacted by the huge achievement from Jimin.
It is no secret that BTS are a huge selling point of the Korean entertainment industry, and the members have become the faces of K-Pop globally.
According to a news report in Korea, Jimin’s huge achievement has also had a shocking impact on the entire industry, especially when it comes to stocks.
The Korean entertainment industry has also seen a rise in stock prices at the news of BTS’s Jimin becoming the first Korean solo artist to top the billboard charts.
— Television host
When the video was posted, netizens couldn’t get over the influence Jimin had and the impact his achievement has created in Korea.
DAMN k media & news channel reporting that The stock price of entertainment industry rose up after the news of BTS Jimin topping Billboard Hot100 #1—- THAT’S IT BOY IMPACT !!! pic.twitter.com/OefA7DoaJ5
— JIMIN VOCAL | threads & analyses (@PJM_vocal) April 5, 2023
Kmedia reported that The stock price of entertainment industry rose up after the news of BTS Jimin topping Billboard Hot100😯😯😯😯😯pic.twitter.com/MP1AkfT5qr
— Charlotte⁷ FACE (Slow) (@chartannies_7) April 5, 2023
Hello??? Stock analysts pointing out on national media that Jimin's achievement of getting a hot100 #1 improved stocks of the entertainment industry in Korea. This is insanepic.twitter.com/hRkPdi9uKw
— Face by Jimin 🪞 (@minieskies) April 5, 2023
Jimin's historic news on the Billboard Hot 100 led the stock price of the entertainment industry in South Korea to rise 🔥
"The stock price of the ent. industry also rose following news of BTS Jimin topping Billboard Hot100 for the first time as a K-solo"pic.twitter.com/fGSY5rBKw2
— JIMIN DATA (@PJM_data) April 5, 2023
While it was an emotional day for BTS and the fans, it seems like Jimin’s impact has a much wider impact and showcases the group’s popularity and influence in Korea.
You can read more about the huge achievement below.