New Delhi: In the 2023 Billboard Music Award, BTS' Jungkook has secured the top award. With his debut solo song 'Seven', which features American singer and rapper Latto, the K-pop idol won the Global K-pop song award. Since July 14, 2023, 'Seven' and other songs by the K-pop artist have remained at the top of the Billboard Top 100 and Top 200.
The song, featuring Korean actress Han So Hee, has continued to be one of the most talked-about hits of the year, peaking at the top of international music charts for a long time.
'Seven' had to battle tough opponents in the competition, including 'Cupid' from Fifty Fifty, 'Like Crazy' from Jimin, 'Ditto' from NewJeans, and 'OMG' from NewJeans.
As he accepted the honor, Jungkook stated, “It’s truly an honor. It’s very hard to express my gratitude in words. Thank you ARMY and everyone who loved this, without you, it wouldn’t have been possible. While working on Seven I enjoyed those moments and want to thank everyone and Billboard for giving me this award”.
Stray Kids from JYP, who recently broke a 16-year-old record by entering at Number 1 on the Billboard 200 for four consecutive times, went on to win big on award night. The group took home the BBMA for best K-pop album.
Alongside BLACKPINK, who also won their first Billboard award at the esteemed musical night, ADOR and HYBE's NewJeans became the first four-generation K-pop group to win a BBMA. On the same evening, Stereo Kids gave incredible performances of their album titles, ROCK from Oddinary and Thunderous from Noeasy. Conversely, NewJeans appeared on Super Shy and OMG.