Currently, BTS holds the title of most played group on Spotify, with an astounding 39 billion plays across all of their original songs. This remarkable accomplishment not only confirms their trailblazing reputation but also makes them the first Asian band to accomplish this feat.
BTS celebrated hitting 38 billion Spotify streams just three months ago. 'Dynamite' (1.85 billion streams), 'My Universe' (1.24 billion streams), 'Butter' (1.2 billion streams), 'Boy with Luv' (1.2 billion streams), and numerous additional chart-topping hits,This most recent achievement was made by BTS just a year after they beat their own record of 31.9 billion Spotify plays in March 2023. Their stream count, which was over 16.3 billion in April 2021, has reportedly almost doubled.
As BTS continues to redefine success in the K-pop industry, their loyal fan base, referred to as the ARMY, is ecstatic to be seeing the group's gradual rise to prominence in the world of music.A quick synopsis of BTS in the K-pop industry:
The K-pop boy band BTS, also called Bangtan Sonyeondan, is made up of Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. The group made their debut in 2013 under BIGHIT Music (now HYBE), a division of HYBE Corporation, and soon became well-known as forerunners of the Hallyu wave, the Korean cultural phenomenon that is sweeping the globe.
With time, BTS has broadened their musical taste and experimented with other genres, releasing hits that have reached the top of the charts, including "Butter," "Dynamite," "DNA," "Blood, Sweat & Tears," "IDOL," "Fake Love," and "Dope." Their music touches on a variety of topics, like heartbreak and mental health awareness, while also demonstrating their creativity and artistry.