Jin' unveil his most awaited solo album "HAPPY" on 11/15/2024! "HAPPY" has 6 tracks and now available on all streaming and buying platforms! Please stream and buy "HAPPY" now! Read charting guides below before buying or streaming to avoid invalid sales and streams!
GOAL: #1 on Billboard 200! If we achieve this, JIN will be the very first K-soloist to top that chart! Billboard 200 counts streams and sales within USA and PUERTO RICO only. Both Physical and Digital sales so please buy if you can and stream on premium accounts.
Make sure to use spotify playlists with 20x Running Wild on it and all album tracks as fillers. After finishing one playlist, switch to other playlists.
We made playlists for you please check it out! Make sure to read streaming guides first to avoid invalid streams. Maximize all streaming platforms based on availability in your region.
US/PR: Please maximize all streaming platforms to get the best result on Billboard 200 charts. And stream on premium accounts as much as possible or avail free trial.
Q: When can we use same spotify account again? Spotify reset at 9:00 AM KST so you can use same accounts again after 9:00AM for a new tracking day!
Where to buy?
Physical Copy
US/PR: Please visit your local stores and get copy of "HAPPY" album and paid in cash so it would count towards chart. Online purchasing would only count if the shipping date is on or before 11/18/2024 at 11:59 PM EST, Monday.
In store purchases would count if you buy it NOT after 11/21/2024 at 11:59 PM EST, Thursday. Purchases after that day will not count towards first week tracking.
Only 4 copies per transaction per store, use different information when buying more and pay in cash. DO NOT buy more than 4 copies per transaction because it will be tag as bulk buying and won't count.
Digital Copy
Digital Copies weighs same with Physical Copy on Billboard 200 so if you can't afford Physicals, please do buy Digitals and always download your purchases so it would count towards billboard.
Maximum of 1 copy per version on one account, DO NOT re-purchase same version using same account, create more accounts with different information and payment card / method to buy more.
Always change your IP address in every purchase when using same or internet connection or use public wifi's.
ITUNES / AMAZON /QUBOZ: Buy the song separately or individually, DO NOT "Complete Album", if you can't buy all tracks, focus on buying the main track "Running Wild."
BTS US STORE: Buy all 4 version of "HAPPY" digital copy.
Buy 1 copy of each Running Wild Remix version per account (The ones with colorful cove). These will help Running Wild chart on Billboard Hot 100
Get 1 copy of each version of album remixes on one account. ( Green & Red cover)
Buy tracks separately or individually from Happy EP and Voice Memo version). 1 copy each version of each song on one account.
Q: Since remixes are out late, can we use our previous itunes accounts to buy these remixes? YES, you can but only buy the remixes. DO NOT re-purchase the songs/versions that you already bought before.
So on one account, you can buy:
1 copy of each tracks from Happy EP
1 copy of each tracks from HAPPY Voice Memo
1 copy of Remix Album Green cover
1 copy of Remix Album Red Cover
1 copy of each Running Wild Remixes, total of 7 RW remixes
Q: Do we have to buy all these remixes so we can contribute to sales? NO. You can buy what you can, but for us to secure our entry to Billboard charts, we need to maximize all these versions.
Use playlist with 20 focus song on it and switch to other account.
Use playlist with 2 fillers in between the focus song.
Use PREMIUM accounts. Avail family premium and distribute to all your accounts.
For PH ARMY, if you can't afford family premium, use the 1 week mini premium for 27 pesos but be reminded that this mini-premium won't allow you to join Stationhead streaming party but then again, you can just stream on your own.
Follow additional reminders on how to stream on Spotify here.
If you buy the song from iTunes it will automatically added to your apple music library, make sure to "REMOVE" it first there before streaming or making playlist.
Apple Music is also available on andriod phones.
Apple Music is a paid platform, avail free trial.
Use long playlist with 2 fillers between the focus song.
Check additional apple music streaming reminders here.
DO NOT re-purchase or pre-order the same digital version using the same email address (account), create multiple apple ids or account to buy more. New account must have a different name, address, phone number and payment information.
Change your IP address in every purchase when using same device. Check here on how to change IP Address.
Important: Make sure to download all your purchases to make it count to chart.
iTunes buying available on: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows PC/ Laptops.
Every sale counts so please make sure to buy the song if you have an option to.
Digital Copy of a single release from BTS US Store is NOT counted on billboard chart.
SINGLE RELEASE PHYSICAL COPY
Physical copies are those that you can pick-up from the store or deliver to your house like CDS's, vynyls,etc.
Physical Copy from BTS US Store of a single release is COUNTED on billboard chart.
Purchase 4 copies each version on one transaction or account to avoid bulk buying. Bulk buying does not count towards billboard.
If you wanted to purchase more, create new account - new account must have a different name, phone number, shipping address, mailing address, payment information and IP Address. Check here on how to change IP Address.
ALBUM RELEASE DIGITAL COPY
Ditigal Copy of an album from BTS US Store is COUNTED on billboard charts.
Same rules applies to album, if you wanted to purchase more, use different accounts and IP Address. 1 digital album copy per account.
ALBUM RELEASE PHYSICAL COPY
Purchase 4 copies each of version on one transaction or account to avoid bulk buying. Bulk buying does not count towards billboard.
If you wanted to purchase more, create new account - new account must have a different name, phone number, shipping address, mailing address, payment information and IP Address. Check here on how to change IP Address.
If you're not from the US or Puerto Rico, DO NOT buy from US BTS Store.
For USA/PR: Only purchase from the link provided by BigHit. Or check if the sales from retailers does count towards Billboard chart.
For International: Check if sales counts towards Korean charts (Hanteo, Gaon, Circle)
For US/PR: Digital Copy- buy one copy of each version per account. Use fresh accounts to buy more with different accounts information (name, phone number, address, payment information). Switch to different IP Address in every purchase, use public wifi's.
DO NOT purchase the FULL ALBUM at once, sales won’t count this way. Buy each songs separately or individually.
It is recommended to visit physical stores during release week to buy albums and pay in cash but DO NOT exceed 4 copies of each version per transaction.
If you're ordering for delivery, buy 4 copies of each version per account. Use different account (name, phone number, address, payment information, IP address) to buy more.
Purchase one copy of each version per account, if you wanted to buy more, create new accounts. New account must have different name, phone number, address, payment information. Change IP Address in every purchase. Check how to change IP address here.
DO NOT purchase the FULL ALBUM at once, sales won’t count this way. Buy each songs separately or individually.
Purchase one copy of each version per account, if you wanted to buy more, create new accounts. New account must have different name, phone number, address, payment information. Change IP Address in every purchase. Check how to change IP address here.
DO NOT purchase the FULL ALBUM at once, sales won’t count this way. Buy each songs separately or individually.
DO NOT stream these videos here, open your Youtube app and search or click the video from here and make sure that you're logged in with your Youtube account before streaming!
Billboard 200
Billboard 200 Buying Note
Billboard 200 counts US and PR records only.
Buy Physical album versions, max of 4 copies each version per transaction or account.
Buy Digital album, max of 1 copy each version per account.
Stream with premium accounts upon release, you can use free trial.
Buy tracks SEPARATELY and not the full album, maximize all platforms as much as you can.
Digital Copy: iTunes, Quboz, Amazon Music, 7Digital, BTS US Store
Physical Copy: BTS US Store, Weverse USA, Target, B&N, Walmart
Streaming Platforms: Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, Pandora, Deezer, Tidal, Youtube Music
How to change IP Address
Change your IP address in every purchase when using the same device. Check below on how to change IP address:
Turn on Airplane mode of your phone for 30 seconds.
After 30 seconds, turn off Airplane mode and connect to Wi-Fi.
Check if your IP address changed and proceed with another purchase under a different account.
If you're on Wi-Fi and this method doesn't work, use mobile data instead of Wi-Fi.
FOR WINDOWS / COMPUTERS:
You can change your IP address by using your phone's hotspot.
Disconnect your computer from Wi-Fi.
Change the IP Address of your phone using the steps above. When your phone's IP Address changes, open your hotspot feature on your phone.
Connect your computer's Wi-Fi to your phone's hotspot; the name of your hotspot is found in your phone's hotspot settings as well as the PIN.
If you're connected, proceed with the purchase. Finish purchasing and downloading before disconnecting the hotspot.
If you do this method, your computer will use your phone's IP address, so if you're purchasing using Windows, change your phone's IP address first, then connect via hotspot.
DO NOT purchase on your phone while purchasing on your computer using the hotspot.
Streaming Party
Streaming Challenge
Station Head
Last FM
Streaming Party
No party found.
"HAPPY" Streaming Challenge
Challenge ended, winners were posted on Eat Jin Campaign's social media accounts!
How to join streaming party through Station Head
When I join streaming party on station head, would streams counts towards chart? YES.
If I buy the song on stationhead, would it count? YES. Strictly one purchase per account and per card or payment method.
Is buying on stationhead available on all region? NO. It is only available on selected countries.
Can I use free spotify account on station head? NO. SH only accept premuim accounts.
Do I have to install stationhead so my streams counts towards chart? NO. You can always stream on your own.
Can I minimize SH app when streaming? YES.
Make sure that your Spotify is connected with your station head before streaming.
STEP 1: Download and install station head app on your phone. Open the app and click on "sign-up" button. Then choose how to sign-up, for this guide, lets use email.
STEP 2: Enter your email address and create password then hit on "Next" button. Press "Connect" to connect your Spotify, this is the most important part so make sure not to skip it. And then you're done! You can change your profile picture by going to profile page. You can't change your username once created.
STEP 3: How to join streaming party, from your homepage, tap the search icon on the upper right corner of the screen, look for the party host by searching the username, tap on search result that is on air. And that's it! To buy a song, tap the basket on the left side of the screen.
STEP 4: Press on "Buy Now" button. enter your email address then hit "Continue to Payment" button. Attach your card information and press "Pay" button. Remember one purchase per account and per card or payment information.
How to track streams through Last FM
Does last fm contributes to charting? No, purpose of this application is to track what you are streaming.
Do I have to install it if I'm streaming so my streams counts? No, we are only using this for streaming challenges.
If I'm joining streaming challenge, do I have to do something on last fm app when I'm switching streaming accounts? NO. last Fm will track whatever accounts you are logged in so just switch account on Spotify or Youtube.
If I'm streaming on computer but my last fm is only install on my phone and I'm using same streaming accounts, would it track streams? NO. You have to install last fm on whatever device you are streaming.
Can I use same last fm account on both computer and phone and use them at the same time. NO, use different last fm account if you're streaming both devices on same time.
PHONE:
Download and install Last Fm app on your phone. After downloading, open the app and sign-up.
Enter needed information and hit "Sign-up" button. An authentication link will be send to your email address, open your gmail app.
On your email, click the "Verify email and log-in" button or press the link.
Re-log in your newly created last.fm account then press "Let Me in" button.
Once you see confirmation that your account is already verified, go back to your last.fm app and click "Yes, allow access" button.
Click "Enable Notification Access" button. Then allow Spotify and Last Fm by pressing the arrow beside them.
To start scrobbling, tap the profile icon on the upper right corner of the page then switch on the toggle button on Spotify or Youtube. If it is not yet visible, close the app and open again.
