BTS' Jungkook to make solo debut with single album 'Seven'

[Courtesy of Big Hit]

SEOUL -- Jungkook, the youngest artist of BTS, will become the boy band's sixth member to release his first solo album, followed by J-Hope, Jin, RM, and Suga. The 25-year-old has collaborated with American rapper Latto for the title track for his first album "Seven."
 
Big Hit, the group's agency, said in a statement that Seven would be rolled out at 1 p.m. (0400 GMT) on July 14. Without disclosing details, the agency said the title song of the same name with its album is "an invigorating summer song." The summer song was featured by Latto who reached the top 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2022 through her rap song "Big Energy." Jungkook will perform its debut single at the "2023 Summer Concert Series," a music event set to take place in New York City's Central Park on July 14.
 
"As Jung Kook kicks off his official solo activities, we ask you to extend your utmost anticipation and support for his digital single and many other activities to come," Big Hit said. South Korean actress Han So-hee appeared in Seven's teaser music video released on July 13. The actress received immense popularity for playing a leading role in the 2020 hit drama series "The World of the Married." As of 11 a.m. on July 14, the teaser video had more than 11 million views on YouTube.
 
Prior to his solo debut, Jungkook topped iTunes song charts in some 80 countries including the United States, Canada, and Germany with his self-composed song titled "Still With You." "My You," another self-composed song by the BTS member also topped the iTunes song charts in 15 nations as of July 4. Earlier this year, he was appointed as the global ambassador of Calvin Klein, an American fashion brand known for its underwear and denim products.