- BTS’ track Dynamite reaches 1.9 billion streams on Spotify.
- This marks the first-ever K-pop song to achieve this milestone.
- Dynamite is BTS’ debut English single, released in August 2020.
BTS’ global hit Dynamite has set a new record, becoming the first K-pop track to reach 1.9 billion streams on Spotify.
The track’s popularity helped it debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, cementing BTS as the first all-South Korean act to top the chart.
Dynamite by BTS Sets Record as First K-pop Song to Hit 1.9 Billion Streams
BTS has achieved another milestone with their 2020 hit single Dynamite. On August 3, 2024, the song surpassed 1.9 billion streams on Spotify, making it the first-ever K-pop track to reach this landmark. Released through Big Hit Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment, Dynamite was BTS’ first song performed entirely in English.
The release of Dynamite was a strategic move to reach a broader, international audience and it paid off significantly. The song debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, marking BTS as the first South Korean group to achieve such a feat. This success was a testament to their global appeal and the effective crossover of their music.
Dynamite was also a key track on BTS’ album BE, which further solidified their place in the global music scene. The song’s infectious energy and upbeat lyrics resonated with fans worldwide, contributing to its record-breaking streaming numbers.
This achievement reflects not only BTS’ continued dominance in the global music industry but also the growing influence of K-pop as a genre. With Dynamite leading the way, BTS has set a high bar for future K-pop tracks and continues to break new ground.
BTS’ achievement with Dynamite underscores their remarkable impact on the global music scene. As the first K-pop song to reach 1.9 billion streams on Spotify, Dynamite highlights BTS’ unprecedented success and sets a new standard for K-pop artists worldwide.
“On August 3 KST, BTS’ hit English single Dynamite officially surpassed 1.9 billion streams on Spotify, setting a new record for K-pop artists.”
