BTS member Jimin is currently facing scrutiny after a significant number of streams disappeared from his solo song 'Who' on Spotify [1, 2]. Approximately 175 million streams vanished between November 30, 2024, and May 1, 2025, leading to online debates and accusations regarding the integrity of the song's streaming data [1].
The issue gained attention when users noticed substantial stream reductions on a fan forum [1, 2]. The most notable decline occurred between January 31 and February 1, 2025, with a loss exceeding 52 million streams [1]. This sharp decrease has prompted speculation about the authenticity of the song's initial success, with some suggesting possible manipulation [1, 3].
The sudden drop has led to questions about whether the previous streaming numbers were artificially inflated, with some suggesting the possibility of 'bot streamers' being used to enhance chart performance [1, 3]. While some fans defend the original numbers, others are calling for clarification from both Spotify and Jimin's agency, HYBE, due to concerns about the potential negative impact on his career [1, 2]. As of May 2025, neither Spotify nor HYBE have released an official statement regarding the situation [3, 6, 7].