1/14/2025

BTS’ Dynamite Becomes First K-pop Group Song to Surpass 2 Billion Streams on Spotify: "A Four-Year Streak of Breaking Records"

BTS has made history once again with Dynamite.

The group became the first K-pop act to surpass 2 billion streams on the world’s largest music streaming platform, Spotify, solidifying their global influence.

■ Record-Breaking Achievements on Spotify

As of January 12, Spotify’s latest data confirms that Dynamite has surpassed 2 billion streams.

This is the first time a K-pop group’s single has reached this milestone.

The song has set numerous records, including being the first Korean artist to top Spotify’s "Daily Top Songs Global" chart, achieving the most streams on its first day, and becoming the first K-pop track to hit 1 billion streams.

■ Billboard and Grammy Success

Dynamite has transcended BTS’ achievements, becoming a landmark moment for Korean popular music.

The song was the first by a Korean artist to top Billboard’s main "Hot 100" chart, where it also held the No. 1 spot longer than any other K-pop act.

It further garnered global attention by earning BTS their first-ever Grammy nomination, a first in Korean pop music history.

A Four-Year Streak of Breaking Records

■ Success in Japan

Dynamite also achieved remarkable success in the Japanese music market.

It became the first song by an international artist to surpass 800 million streams on the Oricon chart.

Given the unique characteristics of Japan’s music market, where such feats by foreign artists are rare, this achievement is particularly noteworthy as it was accomplished without a Japanese version of the song.

■ Musical Characteristics and Appeal

Dynamite is an upbeat disco-pop track characterized by its addictive rhythm and dynamic performances.

Even four years after its release, the song continues to enjoy enduring popularity and is widely regarded as a classic.

■ Ongoing Influence

Recently, Dynamite was listed in Uproxx’s "Top 100 Hits of the Century," reaffirming its artistic and commercial appeal.

Its music video, the first among BTS’ works to surpass 1.9 billion views on YouTube, continues to garner immense attention.

A Four-Year Streak of Breaking Records

■ Impact on the K-pop Industry

The success of Dynamite is credited with elevating K-pop’s global influence to new heights.

By releasing an English-language track and achieving mainstream success, BTS demonstrated the potential for K-pop artists to expand into new markets.

This latest milestone by BTS showcases the sustained growth of K-pop’s global impact.

The fact that a song released four years ago continues to break records attests to the timeless universality and influence of BTS’ music.

Industry experts regard Dynamite’s enduring success as a blueprint for K-pop’s global market expansion.

More than just a popular hit, the song’s recognition for both its musical quality and mass appeal is expected to serve as a valuable reference for future K-pop artists aiming to make their mark on the global stage.

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