Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Joe Keery's 'End of Beginning' Tops Billboard 200
Joe Keery, who plays Steve Harrington in 'Stranger Things', is also a singer.
His song 'End of Beginning' became the most popular song in the world.
It reached the top spot on the Billboard Global 200 chart.
This happened after the final season of 'Stranger Things' was released.
The song had over 6.5 million plays on Spotify.
It was also nominated for awards.
Before this, Taylor Swift's song 'Fate of Ophelia' was number one.
Joe Keery's song 'End of Beginning' topped the Billboard Global 200 chart.
The song replaced Taylor Swift's 'Fate of Ophelia' at the number one spot.
It had 6.52 million plays on Spotify, setting a record.
Keery is known for his role as Steve Harrington in 'Stranger Things'.
The song was released in 2022 but gained popularity in 2024.
- Who
- Joe Keery (Djo), actor and singer known for 'Stranger Things'
- What
- His song 'End of Beginning' topped the Billboard Global 200 chart
- When
- The song gained popularity in 2024, released in 2022
- Where
- Global music charts
- Why
- The song's popularity surged after the release of 'Stranger Things' Season 5 and its viral success on social media
- Song
- End of Beginning
- Artist
- Joe Keery (Djo)
- Album
- Decide
- Release Year
- 2022
- Spotify Plays
- 6.52 million
- Billboard Global 200 Position
- No. 1
- Previous No. 1
- Taylor Swift's 'Fate of Ophelia'
- Awards
- Nominated for Top Rock Song (2024 Billboard Music Awards) and Social Song of the Year (2025 American Music Awards)
