[Jungkook Discharge D-40] #11 GOLDEN Becomes a Gift Representing South Korea

 

[ May. 2nd. 2025 ]

Jungkook’s first solo album ‘GOLDEN’ is no longer just a personal artistic achievement.
This album has now become a cultural content representing South Korea, and at times, a symbol used in international diplomacy.

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1. Jungkook’s ‘GOLDEN’ Appears on the Diplomatic Stage

Recently, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the United States has been using Jungkook’s ‘GOLDEN’ album as an official diplomatic gift.


In efforts to promote the country’s image and foster cultural connection, this album holds exceptional significance.
An album has become a “brand” that introduces Korea and conveys its cultural identity.

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2. Not Just an Album, but a ‘Cultural Heritage’

Jungkook’s GOLDEN has surpassed 5.5 billion streams on Spotify worldwide.
It became the first solo album by an Asian artist to enter the Spotify Weekly Top Songs Global chart and has remained on the chart for a record-breaking 77 consecutive weeks.

• Debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 — the highest ever for an Asian solo artist
• Stayed on the Apple Music Worldwide Album Chart for over 500 days
• Stayed on the European charts for over 400 days
• Sold over 2.96 million copies according to Circle Chart

These figures go beyond mere popularity.
They show that GOLDEN is now regarded as a pinnacle of modern K-pop and a piece of cultural heritage.

 

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3. Jungkook Himself Is Cultural Diplomacy

Jungkook is not just a K-pop artist.
His music transcends borders and communicates emotionally with fans around the world.
Through BTS, he became the face of Korea on the global stage, and now through his solo career, he naturally evokes the name and image of the Republic of Korea.
Jungkook’s stage is art, and his voice is cultural diplomacy without borders.
GOLDEN is the essence of KOREAN PRIDE that Koreans can confidently present to the world.

 

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4. We Are a Jungkook-Holding Nation

There is a saying, “What is most Korean is the most global.”
Jungkook is the artist who proves this with his entire being.
His songs, his performances, and his expressions are being exported to the world.

A country that has Jungkook.
That is the Jungkook-holding nation—South Korea, and we should be proud of it.

 

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References

• Top Star News: Jungkook ‘GOLDEN’ surpasses 5.5 billion streams on Spotify
• Official announcement and SNS post by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the U.S.

 

 

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