Kim Hojoong Hits 5 Billion Melon Streams

Singer Kim Hojoong has surpassed 5 billion cumulative streams on Melon, South Korea's largest music platform, earning a spot in the 'Gold Club.' This marks the sixth-ever achievement of its kind.

Melon operates the 'Melon Hall of Fame' based on artists' cumulative streaming numbers, with the 'Gold Club' title awarded to artists who have achieved between 5 billion and 10 billion cumulative streams. Kim Hojoong's achievement makes him the sixth artist to join the 'Gold Club,' following BTS, Lim Young-woong, IU, EXO, and Seventeen.

This accomplishment is significant not because it relies on a single hit song, but rather as a result of consistently showcasing a broad musical spectrum encompassing various genres such as trot, classical crossover, and ballads, leading to numerous representative songs being loved over a long period. It is particularly noteworthy as an unusual feat for a solo artist to achieve such a record in a music market dominated by idol groups.

Kim Hojoong first gained attention in 2009 as the 'High School Pavarotti' and achieved widespread popularity after finishing in fourth place on 'Mister Trot' in 2020. Since then, he has built his own musical world by blending trot and opera, receiving continuous love from the public. His induction into the Melon Gold Club reaffirms his solid position in the domestic music market, proving both the support of his strong fandom and his popular appeal simultaneously.