Some artists wake up and check emails. Jungkook wakes up and casually rewrites industry history. Again.
This time, the milestone comes straight from the RIAA: Too Much — The Kid LAROI’s track featuring Jungkook and Central Cee — just went gold in the United States, crossing 500,000 units sold. And with that, Jungkook officially becomes the first male K-pop soloist to have three different songs certified by the RIAA. Not first “in 2025.” Not first “among fourth-gen idols.” The first ever.
The certification comes courtesy of news confirmed on December 9, 2025. And honestly, it fits his pattern — Jungkook doesn’t chase achievements; achievements migrate to him like loyal pigeons.
Getting one RIAA certification is already rare air for K-pop soloists. Getting two means you’re operating on a global scale that most artists will never touch. Getting three?
That’s when the U.S. music industry starts whispering your name like it’s a cheat code. And to make things even funnier, two of his certifications came from international collaborations — proof that Jungkook isn’t just surviving Western markets; he’s shaping them. Artists aren’t “helping him break into the U.S.” — they’re calling him because he brings the numbers.
Why this milestone hits different
Because Jungkook’s solo journey has been one long list of “firsts,” “fastests,” and “mosts,” but this one is pure credibility.
RIAA certifications aren’t streaming flukes or fandom-driven voting battles. They are cold, hard, industry-recognized receipts.
Receipts that say:
- He sells.
- He trends.
- He crosses markets.
- And yes, he absolutely belongs in the global pop conversation.
This achievement also reinforces what we’ve known since the first time he opened his mouth on stage: Jungkook isn’t just “good for a K-pop idol.” He’s a full-scale global artist whose voice and energy translate everywhere — radio, TikTok, charts, collabs, arenas, you name it.
So what now?
Probably more certifications. More history. More journalists writing “the first K-pop soloist to—” until they run out of ways to phrase it. Meanwhile, Jungkook remains calm, probably eating ramen or walking Bam, while everyone else screams. Call it talent. Call it timing. Call it star power. Whatever it is — it’s working.
