Jin from BTS has shown his unparalleled presence by shining on a popular Argentine radio channel. His first solo single, ‘The Astronaut,’ has taken the No. 1 spot in the ‘K-POP TOP 40 Ranking’ on Argentina’s Vega Radio, amassing over 150,000 votes recently, showcasing an overwhelming majority.
As of 5 AM KST on February 1, ‘The Astronaut’ garnered 152,554 votes, continuing its record-breaking journey with a rapidly increasing vote count despite already boasting over 100,000 votes. ‘The Astronaut’ is a gift song released by Jin before his military enlistment, co-composed, written, and performed with the globally renowned band Coldplay. The song has captured the hearts of fans worldwide with Jin’s charming baritone voice and its refreshing yet dreamy atmosphere, highlighting the diverse facets of Jin as a vocalist.
The official music video for ‘The Astronaut’ surpassed 100 million views on December 4 last year, coinciding with Jin’s birthday, and has since reached over 109.2 million views as of 5 AM KST on February 1. Additionally, a performance video of ‘The Astronaut’ featuring Coldplay in Argentina has exceeded 26.88 million views, continuing to receive love and setting a long-running record even a year after its release.
Proving his unmatched popularity on Argentine radio, Jin has also showcased his dominance on Mexican radio, cementing his position as a radio powerhouse. ‘The Astronaut’ recently achieved its 17th No. 1 on Mexico’s ‘House Radio’ in the ‘Ranking House TOP30’ chart. Furthermore, it placed 15th in ‘THE TOP 100 SONGS OF 2023’ hosted by ‘El Lobo 106.1’, a Mexican radio station in Chihuahua, marking the highest achievement for a Korean song artist.
With his discharge from military service expected in June, Jin continues to prove his strength as a global music powerhouse during his military hiatus. As a solo artist, he shines at the pinnacle, raising anticipation for his diverse solo activities after his return.
Source: starnewskorea.com
