BTS Jimin’s “Who” earns RIAJ streaming platinum: what 100 million plays signal
“Who,” the title track from BTS member Jimin’s second solo album MUSE, has received a platinum certification in the streaming category from the Recording Industry Association of Japan. According to the label announcement and news reports, the song surpassed 100 million cumulative streams in Japan, marking the first such certification for one of Jimin’s solo songs. It can be viewed as part of K-pop record competition, but the more important point is that the solo track maintained repeat listening in the local market after release.
Key summary
- “Who” surpassed 100 million cumulative streams in Japan and earned streaming platinum certification.
- It was reported as the first platinum certification for a Jimin solo song.
- Album sales certifications and streaming certifications together show the durability of his solo activity.
Confirmed facts
- The Recording Industry Association of Japan announces Gold, Platinum and Diamond levels each month based on cumulative streams.
- The streaming platinum threshold is known as 100 million cumulative plays or more.
- Jimin’s first solo album FACE previously received platinum certification in the album category.
- His second solo album MUSE was also reported to have received gold certification based on album sales.
What to watch
Music certifications are hard to explain through fandom’s initial burst alone. Cumulative streaming numbers combine launch-week concentration, playlist retention, general listener discovery and exposure on local platforms over time. That is why this certification can be read as a case showing both Jimin’s individual brand power and the market potential of post-BTS solo activity. Still, charts and certifications use different counting methods, so certification should not be interpreted exactly like a ranking number.
| Section | Key summary | Action / check point |
|---|---|---|
| Certification result | “Who” streaming platinum | Japan cumulative 100 million plays threshold |
| Solo meaning | First platinum for a Jimin solo song | Repeat-listening power of future solo tracks |
| Market signal | K-pop solo songs can sustain long-term listening | Retention period on Japanese platforms |
| Reading caution | Certifications differ from real-time charts | Check counting rules and announcement month |
What comes next
- Watch whether future songs or albums continue to receive Japanese streaming certifications.
- The link between BTS group activity and each member’s solo results remains an important point.
- Rather than focusing only on fandom records, it is better to watch local listener expansion and long-term play trends.
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