Most Streamed Act On Spotify To Guinness World Records Hall of Fame: Top 6 World Records Earned By K-Pop Group BTS

Debuted in 2013, South Korean boy band BTS has managed to break records with almost every new album or song they release. Their tremendous success serves as an inspiration to aspiring artists worldwide with a strong fan connection. 

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In the realm of K-pop, few names shine as brightly as BTS, one of the most popular South Korean boy bands. This South Korean group has taken the world by storm, captivating audiences with its good pop music, mesmerising stage performances, and profound messages. Beyond their undeniable talent, BTS has also etched their name in history by breaking numerous world records, solidifying their status as global icons. Let's take a closer look at some of the top world records earned by BTS:

1. Most Streamed Act On Spotify (Group)

BTS has also earned the title of the most streamed group on Spotify of all time, as confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records. With an impressive tally exceeding 16.3 billion streams in April 2021, they have surpassed their ‘My Universe’ in collaboration with Coldplay, who previously held the record with 16.1 billion streams.And now it has surpassed 38 billion streams on Spotify.

2. Most Weeks On Billboard Hot 100 For A K-Pop Track

BTS's 2020 single ‘Dynamite’ holds the record as the longest-running Hot 100 hit by a Korean act. Not only that, but it also broke the Guinness World Record for the K-pop track with the most weeks on the US Hot 100, surpassing South Korean rapper Psy's 2012 hit ‘Gangnam Style’, and ‘Dynamite’ remained on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for an impressive 32 weeks until April 2021.

3. Most Viewed YouTube Video In 24 Hours

On August 22, 2020, BTS clinched the record for the most viewed YouTube video in 24 hours with the release of their music video ‘Dynamite’, which garnered 101.1 million views. The music video for BTS's hit song ‘Dynamite’ holds the record for the most-viewed YouTube video in the first 24 hours of its release (currently it has 1.8 Billion views). This disco-pop anthem captivated audiences worldwide, with its catchy melody and vibrant visuals, further solidifying BTS's position as a global phenomenon.

4. Best-Selling Album In South Korea

Guinness World Records recognised BTS for selling around 4,440,800 copies of their album ‘Map of the Soul: 7’. This achievement earned the K-pop group the prestigious title of having the best-selling album in their home country as of March 2021. (Oddly Obsessed With Korean Boy Band BTS)

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5. Only Korean Music Act To Top Billboard Charts With Six Albums

BTS made history on June 25, 2022, by becoming the only Korean group to top the Billboard 200 chart with six different albums. Their latest album, ‘Proof’ debuted at #1, setting a new record. In 2018, BTS achieved their first #1 with ‘Love Yourself: Tear’, marking them as the first South Korean act to achieve this milestone. ‘Proof’ recorded the best week for an album by a group, according to Billboard, in terms of units earned and album sales.

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6. Guinness World Records ‘Hall of Fame’

BTS, the South Korean pop sensation also entered into the Guinness World Records ‘Hall of Fame’ after smashing an impressive 23 records in 2021. Their extraordinary achievements throughout the year have set their position as true legends in the world of music, earning them a well-deserved place in the prestigious Guinness World Records Hall of Fame.

Source - https://kids.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/hall-of-fame/BTS

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