BTS Sets Record with Multiple Members Surpassing 1 Billion Spotify Streams
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On April 5, 2024, BTS, the global sensation, achieved yet another groundbreaking milestone, solidifying their dominance in the music industry. The group made history as the first non-English group to have multiple members with songs exceeding 1 billion streams on Spotify. This achievement underscores BTS’s unparalleled influence and the unwavering support of their dedicated fanbase, known as the ARMY.
📊| @BTS_twt becomes in the FIRST Non-English Group where multiple members have a song over a BILLION streams on Spotify History!
— BTS Charts Daily (@btschartsdailyc) April 4, 2024
CONGRATULATIONS pic.twitter.com/MvQ6yxRLcn
Expanding Legacy: BTS’s 1 Billion Spotify Streams Club
With Park Ji-min’s solo track “Like Crazy” crossing the 1 billion stream mark on Spotify, BTS now boasts a total of six songs, including both group and solo tracks, that have achieved this remarkable feat. The illustrious list includes:
- “Dynamite”: 1,833,613,657 streams
- “Seven”: 1,515,910,710 streams
- “Butter”: 1,234,408,769 streams
- “My Universe”: 1,232,216,592 streams
- “Boy With Luv”: 1,143,428,248 streams
- “Like Crazy”: New Entry to surpass 1 billion streams
📊| @BTS_twt’s “Dynamite” becomes in the FIRST and ONLY song by Kpop Act in history to surpassed +1.8 BILLION streams on Spotify! pic.twitter.com/n50ZOf8sve
— BTS Charts Daily (@btschartsdailyc) February 8, 2024
Jimin and Jungkook Lead the Charge
Earlier in February 2024, BTS celebrated another milestone when their hit English track “Dynamite” surpassed 1.8 billion streams on Spotify. Additionally, Jimin’s lead single “Like Crazy” from his debut album FACE joined the exclusive 1 billion streams club, making it the first Korean solo song to achieve this milestone and the fastest Korean track to do so.
Jimin's "Like Crazy" has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, fastest Korean song to do so! pic.twitter.com/IC7wCmL9bd
— BTS Charts & Translations (@charts_k) April 4, 2024
Joining fellow band member Jungkook and Blackpink’s Lisa, Jimin’s accomplishment underscores BTS’s individual members’ prowess in the global music landscape. Jungkook, in particular, stands out as the first and only K-pop solo artist to exceed 5 billion streams on Spotify across all credits, achieving this feat in just 748 days.
Continued Dominance and Influence
Despite the members’ ongoing mandatory military service, BTS’s impact on the music industry remains unparalleled. The group’s dominance extends beyond Spotify, with their chart-topping hits consistently breaking records and setting new standards in the global music landscape.
📊| #Jungkook becomes in the FASTEST Kpop Act and Soloist to surpassed 5.3 BILLION streams on Spotify!
— BTS Charts Daily (@btschartsdailyc) March 30, 2024
CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK pic.twitter.com/5jCFaQKoBC
BTS’s historic achievement on Spotify reflects their unwavering dedication, unparalleled talent, and profound connection with their global fanbase. As the septet continues to redefine the boundaries of success in the music industry, their legacy as trailblazers and cultural icons remains indelible. With each milestone, BTS reinforces their position as a transformative force in the world of music and entertainment, inspiring millions around the globe.
Shivam Kumar
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