"DYNAMITE" BY BTS SURPASSED 1.8 BILLION VIEWS ON YOUTUBE! IT THEIR 1ST MV TO DO SO!

"Dynamite" by BTS has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing an astounding 1.8 billion views on YouTube. This accomplishment solidifies the global impact and enduring popularity of the song, further attesting to BTS's widespread influence in the music industry. BTS's hit track "Dynamite" set an impressive benchmark since its release on August 21, 2020. Achieving this milestone took the seven-member boy band three years and six months. On February 23, at approximately 3:06 AM KST, "Dynamite" surpassed 1.8 billion views on YouTube. Simultaneously, the chart-topping song reached the same number of streams on Spotify, marking it as the first K-pop song to surpass 1.8 billion views/streams on both major music streaming platforms.

Notably, "Dynamite" holds the distinction of being the fastest K-pop track to reach 1.8 billion views on YouTube. The music video, released on August 21, 2020, achieved this feat in 3 years, 6 months, 1 day, and 14 hours. To put it in context, the previous record for the fastest K-pop group music video to surpass 1.8 billion views was held by Blackpink's "DDU-DU DDU-DU," reaching the milestone in approximately 3 years, 7 months, and 16 days.

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— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) August 2, 2020

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— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) August 4, 2020

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— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) August 22, 2020

#BTS_Dynamite has reached 1M tweets 2 hours after the announcement! pic.twitter.com/SEpF2YMxcL

— j (@thebtspop) August 2, 2020

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— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) August 15, 2020

"Dynamite" has been described as an upbeat disco-pop song infused with elements of funk, soul, and bubblegum pop. Upon its release, the track swiftly became an instant hit. Crafted with the intention of offering comfort to listeners during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, "Dynamite" emphasizes the themes of joy and gratitude for life's simple pleasures. The song's success is evident in its impact on the charts, propelling BTS to earn their first No. 1 on the Hot 100 charts. Beyond chart-topping achievements, "Dynamite" also played a pivotal role in securing BTS's first nomination at the Grammy Awards in the prestigious Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category. This acknowledgment further solidifies the global acclaim and recognition garnered by both the song and the remarkable musical talent of BTS.