The South Korean boy band, which was established in 2013, has captivated the world with their extraordinary talent, perseverance, and devoted fanbase. There are multiple records BTS broke and shattered to demonstrate their great popularity and influence around the world. Consisting of seven members: RM, Jin, Jimin, Suga, V, J-Hope and Jungkook, the boy band has put K-pop on the global map and paved the way for many others to achieve great success.
On the occasion of BTS’ 10th anniversary, let us check out the group’s incredible achievements.
Records BTS Broke
Most-viewed YouTube video within 24 hours:
Within the first 24 hours of its release, the boy band’s music video for their smash hit Butter received an astounding 108.2 million views. This world-record-breaking accomplishment eclipsed their previous mark set with Dynamite and cemented their position as a YouTube phenomenon on a worldwide scale.
First Korean artist to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100:
When the group’s smash track Dynamite was released in 2020, they made history by becoming the first Korean act ever to hold the No. 1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 list. This outstanding accomplishment demonstrated their universal appeal and crossover popularity while opening possibilities for Korean artists.
Longest-charting Korean album on the Billboard 200:
The album Map of the Soul: 7 by the group spent an astounding 32 weeks straight on the Billboard 200 chart in 2020. This increased the impact of their on the global music scene by making it the longest-charting Korean album in the illustrious Billboard chart’s history.
Most Grammy-nominated Korean Act:
The artists set another important record by becoming the South Korean act with the most Grammy nominations in history. With a total of five nominations, they achieved yet another groundbreaking milestone in their career. This nomination not only solidified their position as a global music phenomenon but also paves the way for further representation and diversity within the prestigious Grammy Awards.
Highest-grossing virtual concert:
The group had to change their live acts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and hosted a virtual performance in October 2020 called BTS Map of the Soul ON:E. Over 993,000 paying spectators from more than 191 nations attended the event, which brought in an astounding $44 million. This established it as the most successful virtual concert in history and pioneered live online entertainment.
Fastest-selling album in South Korean history:
Astonishingly, 2.27 million copies of the group’s album BE, which was published in November 2020, were sold in the first week alone. This made it the South Korean album with the quickest sales in history, demonstrating the band’s enormous popularity and their capacity to set sales records in their own nation.
Largest Spotify streaming debut:
In its first 24 hours after being released on Spotify, the group’s single Butter received a record-breaking 11.04 million streams. This was BTS’s biggest Spotify debut to date, demonstrating their power over streaming services and their devoted audience around the world. Moreover, they are also one of the top artists on the platform, with a hefty number of monthly listeners.
Records made by BTS resulted in the group in not only dominating the music industry but also the world. Their presence and influence continue to expand, from YouTube views and Billboard chart accomplishments to social media interactions and virtual performances. It is also important to note that the group’s members have impacted the music scene individually with their solo music as well.