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BTS member Jimin charts solo success ahead of BTS 2026 comeback

BTS Jimin’s Set Me Free Pt. 2 Hits 450M Spotify Streams

The 2023 release continues to perform well in terms of fan interaction and sustained listener base, showcasing the longevity of Jimin's solo projects.

06 JAN 2026, 03:53 PM
  • Set Me Free Pt. 2 surpassed 450 million Spotify streams, maintaining global listenership three years after its release.
  • The song debuted at No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of Jimin's most successful solo chart entries.
  • The milestone proves Jimin’s solo market power ahead of BTS' 2026 return, indicating his long-term commercial reach beyond group activity.

BTS member Jimin's solo song Set Me Free Pt. 2 has crossed 450 million streams on Spotify. With this feather on his hat, Jimin maintains his worldwide reach with the song, which has had a sustained listener base for three years since its release. Set Me Free Pt. 2 is a pre-release song from his debut solo album FACE, which came out on March 17, 2023. In the last three years, it has enjoyed a strong chart performance and fan interaction.

Popularity of Jimin’s Set Me Free Pt. 2 in the U.S. and U.K.

Jimin’s Set Me Free Pt. 2 debuted at No. 30 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on April 1, 2023, making it one of the highest initial rankings ever for a K-pop artist. It also topped Billboard's Digital Song Sales and World Digital Song Sales charts. Also, Set Me Free Pt. 2 reached No. 30 on the U.K. Official Singles Chart and topped the U.K. sales and download charts.

Additionally, the song's official music video stunned global audiences with its strong choreography and dynamic production, thus earning first place in the Music Video of the Year category at the 2023 Mubeat Awards. The video remains popular to date, with more than 183M views on YouTube.

Jimin’s Solo Success Amidst BTS 2026 Comeback

Set Me Free Pt. 2 is Jimin's third solo song to reach 450M Spotify streams, ahead of BTS' 2026 return. His song Who from his second solo album MUSE garnered over 2.2 billion streams, while his other album FACE's title track Like Crazy has gained over 1.4B streams.

The song's lyrics and arrangement, which are primarily focused on perseverance and liberation from inner pain, sorrow, and emptiness, have been praised for their ability to resonate with a wide range of people. This relevance and popularity have strengthened Jimin's status as a solo artist capable of long-term financial and cultural success outside of group activities.

Diya Mukherjee

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Diya Mukherjee is a Content Writer at Outlook Respawn with a postgraduate background in media. She has a passion for writing content and is enthusiastic about exploring cultures, literature, global affairs, and pop culture.

Published At: 06 JAN 2026, 03:53 PM