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Of all the days that Jung Kook sings about in his single “Seven,” Friday might be the most special. Finally, BTS’s “Golden Maknae” has finally revealed his first solo studio album, golden. The record — which already features two Top 5 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 — arrived on Friday, November 3.

The way to golden It started in July when Jung Kook dropped the song “Seven” with the help of Lato. The pop&B song topped the Hot 100 – becoming his first US No. 1 single as a solo performer – and recently became the fastest song in history to accumulate over 1 billion streams on Spotify. The second single, a collaboration with Jack Harlow titled “3D”, arrived on September 29, debuting and peaking at number five on the Hot 100. On October 3, the BTS star confirmed the release. golden Through a press release promising an 11-track album.

The solo LP – which features production credits from the likes of BloodPop, DJ Snake and Diplo – follows several of Jung Kook’s solo hits, including 2022’s “Stay Alive” (No. 95) and a featured role on Charlie Puth’s “Left and Right.” (No. 22). In the period before goldenJung Kook also appeared on “Too Much”, a collaboration with The Kid LAROI and Central Cee which has since peaked at No. 44 on the Hot 100. With it debuting at No. 10 on the Hot 100. UK Singles Chart“Too Much” helped Jung Kook become the first South Korean soloist to score three top 10 singles in the UK.

golden It is the latest in a series of solo projects by Bangtan Boys after the group temporarily halted group activities to allow its members to enlist in South Korea’s mandatory military service. So far, Jin, J-Hope, and Suga have all been enlisted, putting BTS just a few steps away from their comeback in 2025.

On Monday, November 6 – just three days later Golden Release – Jung Kook will be making a solo song Tonight show Debut as a guest and performer. Host Jimmy Fallon announced the news with a funny Instagram video on Wednesday (November 1).

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