"Ended Kpop industry in 5 months": Fans express pride as BTS’ Jungkook’s GOLDEN era as a soloist conquers a total of 69 physical awards in 2023

Jungkook of BTS dominated the last half of 2023. The introduction of his solo debut album, GOLDEN, paved the way for his success entirely, taking him to the top of the global music charts. With the first installment of his solo work released in July, it only took 5 months for the BTS maknae to reach the top.

As he climbed a new pinnacle every day, he ended up with not a few but a total of 69 trophies in 2023. The fans have taken extreme pride in this achievement, as they are aware of their own as well as Jungkook's hard work in clinching all these trophies and dominating the global music scene.

BTS' Jungkook wins 69 physical awards in 5 months of 2023

The era of Jungkook's solo album, GOLDEN, fondly referred to as the "GOLDEN era" by the fans, has been one of the most successful stints by any artist across the globe, not only in the K-pop community. As the BTS maknae became the last member to release solo music, fans made sure to not fall back on supporting him.

Fans did not disappoint the BTS star and ensured that he reached the top spot on every important music chart in the world. These efforts of the fans even made Jungkook the most successful K-pop artist of 2023, alongside his bandmate Jimin.

On January 7, 2024, it was officially announced that the Seven singer has become the owner of 69 trophies in 2023, which is also one of the highest numbers for a Korean solo artist.

For fans, witnessing Jungkook's solo journey reach such heights has been a source of immense joy and satisfaction. Social media platforms are abuzz with celebratory messages, fan art, and expressions of pride as the soloist continues to break records and set new standards for success.

The 69 physical awards serve as tangible evidence of Jungkook's influence as the GOLDEN era becomes more than a collection of accolades as they symbolize a period of artistic brilliance and personal growth for the star. In essence, the pride expressed by fans is not just about the number of awards but also the recognition of his artistry and the joy he brings to millions around the world.

About the author

Rujula is a pop culture journalist who covers K-pop at Sportskeeda. She graduated with a bachelors in English Literature from Mumbai University, following which, as a self-proclaimed K-pop fangirl, Rujula pursued her passion for the written word to report on all things Korean. Rujula has over 4 years experience in curating content for diverse companies like Disney (Star Sports), KpopWise, Icy Tales, Nettv4u, and Walking Wicket.

For her, referring to official sources and cross-verifying information are of utmost importance to maintain objectivity and credibility of the information she offers to her readers. She also takes into account social media posts from people experiencing an incident first-hand to add depth and perspective to her story.

While creatively presenting information about an artist’s particular look or campaign is Rujula’s forte, she believes her true strength lies in interviewing celebrities and idols. At Sportskeeda, Rujula has exclusively interviewed famous K-pop groups and idols such as ChoCo, Jae Chong, BLACKSWAN, DKZ, Lee Taevin, E:LFIN, Kim Seong-gyeong, and Hyun-woo.

Rujula’s favorite artists in the K-circle are BTS, Jackson Wang, ENHYPEN, and SEVENTEEN, and she admires them for their humility, genuineness, and generosity. When not busy tracking the latest developments in Korean entertainment, Rujula can be found playing cricket, a sport she has played professionally for over 10 years.

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