In a sensational revelation that’s set the music world abuzz, BTS’s golden maknae, Jungkook, has announced an electrifying collaboration with the renowned Swedish DJ, Alesso. This dynamic duo is all set to drop an exhilarating remix of Jungkook’s record-smashing hit, “Seven.” The news, shared by BIGHIT MUSIC on August 24 at midnight KST, has sent fans into a frenzy of excitement. This freshly unveiled remix, titled “Seven (featuring Latto) – Alesso Remix,” promises to infuse new life into the already sensational track. BIGHIT MUSIC described the upcoming masterpiece as “a reinterpretation of the original track in the Progressive House genre produced by Alesso.” This remix is set to captivate listeners with its dynamic build-up and drop sections, adorned with the alluring sounds of synth bass and mesmerizing vocal chops. The result is a soundscape that radiates a rejuvenating summer vibe, perfectly suited for those sizzling summer nights. As Jungkook and Alesso prepare to drop their seismic collaboration, music enthusiasts and ARMYs alike are standing on the precipice of a new era in music.
“Seven” holds a special place in Jungkook’s discography as his debut English digital single, featuring the talents of American rapper Latto. Released on July 14, 2023, this track wasted no time in asserting its dominance. Within a mere day, “Seven” achieved an astounding feat by securing 35,489,720 views and amassing 5.4 million likes for its music video. The digital realm proved equally conquered by the allure of “Seven.” Jungkook’s record-breaking achievement of garnering 15,995,378 filtered streams on Spotify within the first day marked him as the first male artist, and second overall, to reach such staggering numbers. The Spotify Global Top Songs chart bore witness to Jungkook’s historic ascent, as he became the first K-pop soloist to claim the number one spot. But the story doesn’t end there. On the Oricon daily digital singles chart, “Seven” made an entrance that couldn’t be ignored – perched right at the top. “Seven” orchestrated a symphony of triumph by ascending to the summit of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the Billboard Global 200 chart, and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart. These remarkable achievements were driven by 6.4 million radio airplay impressions, 21.9 million streams, and an impressive 153k downloads/CD singles.
