It’s official: Jimin of BTS is lighting up Canada, proving his solo star power with sizzling popularity! His latest achievement, the stunning Jimin Double Platinum win, has everyone buzzing. 🌈
A Canadian Crush for Jimin‘s ‘Who’
On January 19, Jimin‘s solo track ‘Who’ officially nabbed a DOUBLE PLATINUM SINGLE CERTIFICATION from Music Canada (formerly the Canadian Recording Industry Association, CRIA). Talk about a monumental win! 💯
Demystifying Music Canada’s Certifications
Music Canada’s certifications are the real deal, combining digital downloads, streaming numbers, and physical single sales to give us the lowdown on a song’s reach. For singles, here’s how they break it down:
- ✨ Gold: Over 40,000 units
- 🌟 Platinum: Over 80,000 units
- 🏆 Double Platinum: Over 160,000 units
Released on July 19, 2024, ‘Who’ first hit Platinum status last January, celebrating over 80,000 units sold within just six months. And now, this superstar track has soared past 160,000 units in Canada, snagging that coveted Double Platinum nod! 🔥
A Trailblazer’s Journey: More Than Just ‘Who’
But the good news doesn’t stop there! On the very same day, ‘Set Me Free Pt.2’, the pre-release track from Jimin‘s debut solo album ‘FACE’, earned a Gold certification. Just a few days prior, on January 16, Jimin‘s beloved solo tracks from BTS albums also joined the party: ‘Filter’ went Platinum, and ‘Lie’ secured a Gold certification. Talk about a solo powerhouse! 🎧
Jimin‘s Historic Solo Dominance
And here’s where Jimin truly makes history! Following PSY‘s ‘Gangnam Style’, Jimin‘s title track ‘Like Crazy’ from his first solo album was the first-ever Korean solo song to achieve Music Canada Platinum certification. Now, with ‘Who’ also going Platinum (and Double Platinum!), Jimin stands as the *first and only* Korean artist to have not one, but *two* non-collaborative solo songs earn multiple Music Canada Platinum certifications. This is pure legend status! 🌈
It’s incredible to witness Jimin‘s consistent solo impact, with each achievement building upon a phenomenal artistic narrative. His global fanbase truly shows up, turning every release into a worldwide celebration! 💖
Editor: Leo Kim 🌈
