The music industry witnessed several artists achieving significant milestones recently. Kendrick Lamar continues to dominate charts, securing multiple top-three positions on the Hot 100 this year. Taylor Swift has also solidified her presence, consistently achieving high chart placements.
Internationally, British artists are facing challenges breaking into the top global charts, with no UK act appearing in the top 10 best-selling singles or albums of 2024. Benson Boone's "Beautiful Things" topped the singles chart, while Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" led album sales.
BTS member Jung Kook has set a new Asian record, surpassing 17 million followers on his Spotify account, the most for any Asian artist. He was also ranked second among global K-pop artists on Spotify's 2024 Wrapped year-end chart. His solo album 'GOLDEN' reached number 2 on the Billboard 200, remaining on the chart for 24 weeks, a record for a Korean solo artist album. The title track "Standing Next to You" debuted at number 5 on the Hot 100.