BTS member Jungkook made history as the first K-pop soloist to win three awards at the Billboard Music Awards on December 13, 2024. He secured two awards at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BMAs), winning the Top K-pop Album for his debut solo album GOLDEN and Top Global K-pop Song for its title track, Standing Next to You.
Jungkook was also nominated for other categories, including Top Song Sales Artist, Top Global K-pop Artist, Top K-pop Album, and Top Selling Song, although he did not win in those areas. However, he didn't attend the ceremony in person due to his ongoing military service.
His recent wins bring his total Billboard honors to three, following his 2023 victory for Top Global K-pop Song with Seven, the pre-release track from his debut solo album GOLDEN.
Fans flocked to social media to laud the BTS star for adding yet another feather to his cap. An X user, @prttyJIMINrkive, wrote:
"people still searching for a global it boy when jungkook is RIGHT THERE."
Others also expressed their admiration for the artist's remarkable achievements, even as he continues to fulfill his mandatory military duties. He was enlisted in December 2023 along with his bandmates Jimin, V, and RM.
"making history while in military?????!??!?!?!?!?! JUNGKOOK U SERVED," an X user commented.
"Just let this sink in His DEBUT album and he is the most awarded solo kpop artist in BBMA history," a fan wrote.
"He's always winning. king behavior as it should," a netizen mentioned.
"In a group or solo, it doesn't matter he will always be number 1. Nobody touching him," a user wrote on X.
Some fans highlighted how winning awards with year-old releases speaks volumes about his enduring impact.
"What Jungkook is doing with releases that are only a year old is downright crazy. Everyone hopes for this success," a fan commented.
"OH, GODKOOK, and this is only the beginning for you; nobody is ready for your future! Forever The Greatest, naturally!" an X user wrote.
"I freaking love opening twitter and seeing my tl filled with new jk achievements," a fan mentioned.
More about BTS' Jungkook and his latest achievements
Jungkook released his solo debut album, Golden, nearly a month before his enlistment and has become highly successful.
Recently, he became the first Asian soloist in history to rank on Billboard'sTop Artists Year-End Chart at #60. His album, GOLDEN, primarily a pop record sung entirely in English, also earned a spot on the Billboard Year-End Top Albums Chart at #80, making it the top-ranked album by an Asian act this year.
GOLDEN also became the fastest debut album by a male soloist to surpass 10 billion streams across all platforms, marking it as the first album by an Asian soloist to reach this milestone.
Additionally, his concert documentary I AM STILL has become the third-highest-grossing concert film by a solo artist globally, following Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and Justin Bieber’s Never Say Never.
Jungkook is set to complete his mandatory 18-month military service by June 2025. He will reportedly rejoin the spotlight alongside his group once all members have fulfilled their enlistment obligations.