Although the World Cup is over, BTS Jungkook's 'Dreamers' remains popular

Number 1 on iTunes 'Top Song' Chart in 102 Countries and Regions Worldwide

BTS Jungkook. Photo by Big Hit Music

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] BTS member Jungkook’s 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar official soundtrack “Dreamers” continues to enjoy unwavering popularity alongside the World Cup fever.

On the 29th, agency Big Hit Music announced that “Dreamers,” released on November 20, topped the iTunes “Top Song” charts in 102 countries and regions worldwide, receiving enthusiastic global responses immediately upon release.

The song ranked 2nd on Spotify’s “Daily Global Top Songs” chart (as of November 20) and then claimed 1st place on Spotify’s “Top Song Debut Global” chart (November 25?27).

“Dreamers” entered Billboard Japan’s “Hot 100” chart (tracking period November 21?27) at number 6 and remained on the chart for three consecutive weeks. On Japan’s Oricon “Daily Digital Single” ranking, it held the top spot for two consecutive days from the day of release.

Additionally, the song maintained a top position for four consecutive weeks on YouTube Music’s “Global Top Songs Chart.” On South Korea’s music site Melon’s “TOP100” chart (as of December 4), it climbed back up to a peak position of number 5, ranking high on numerous global charts.

Jungkook of BTS performed on the stage at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Qatar World Cup held on the 20th (local time) at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. Jungkook passionately sang "Dreamers," the official theme song of this tournament, together with Qatar's national singer Fahad Al Kubaisi. Photo by AP Yonhap [Image source=Yonhap News]

According to the latest chart released by the U.S. music media Billboard (as of December 17), “Dreamers” charted for three consecutive weeks on the “World Digital Song Sales.” The song, which debuted at number 1 on both the “World Digital Song Sales” and “Digital Song Sales” charts in its first week, continues to demonstrate steady popularity on Billboard’s latest charts such as the “Global 200” and “Global Excl. U.S.” charts.

Through this song, Jungkook was praised for igniting excitement worldwide, especially in countries that had to enjoy the World Cup during winter due to the first-ever winter hosting in World Cup history (based on the Northern Hemisphere), except for some regions like the Middle East. Furthermore, Jungkook, who performed “Dreamers” at the Qatar World Cup opening ceremony, became the first K-pop artist to perform at a World Cup opening ceremony held in another country.

Meanwhile, Jungkook was ranked first as the “Most Streamed K-pop Solo Artist of the Year” by Spotify on the 5th.

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