SEOUL, January 28 (AJP)-BTS member Jimin’s solo single “Who” received a Double Platinum Single certification on January 19, according to a music chart in Canada.
Music Canada, formerly known as the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA), grants certifications based on combined figures from digital downloads, streaming and physical single sales.
For singles, Music Canada awards Gold certification at 40,000 units, Platinum at 80,000 units and Double Platinum at 160,000 units.
Released on July 19, 2024, “Who” surpassed 80,000 units within approximately six months, earning Platinum certification in January. The track has since exceeded 160,000 units in Canada, qualifying it for Double Platinum status.
On the same day, “Set Me Free Pt.2,” a pre-release track from Jimin’s first solo album FACE, received Gold certification. Earlier, on January. 16, “Filter” was certified Platinum, while “Lie” earned Gold certification, further highlighting Jimin’s strength as a solo artist in the Canadian market.
Jimin had previously made a history with “Like Crazy,” the title track of his first solo album, "FACE," which became the first Korean-language solo track to receive Platinum certification in Canada since PSY’s “Gangnam Style.”
With “Who” also reaching Platinum-level certification, Jimin is the first and only Korean artist to earn multiple Music Canada Platinum certifications with non-collaboration solo tracks.
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