Global K-pop sensation BTS has achieved a monumental milestone in Japan, with their blockbuster hit “Dynamite” surpassing 900 million streams. This makes “Dynamite” the first song by an international artist to reach this incredible streaming benchmark on Oricon’s charts, Big Hit Music announced on Wednesday, citing Oricon’s streaming data.
The 2020 global smash hit is only the ninth song in Oricon’s chart history to achieve this feat. Furthermore, BTS becomes just the sixth artist overall to reach such an impressive streaming total in Japan, solidifying their unrivaled popularity in the region.
Released amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, this vibrant disco-pop track marked a pivotal moment as BTS’s first-ever English-language single. Its success wasn’t limited to Japan; “Dynamite” made a historic ‘hotshot’ debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, a groundbreaking achievement for any K-pop artist. The chart-topping single maintained its position at the pinnacle of the main singles chart for three weeks and set a new record for a K-pop act by charting for an astonishing 32 weeks at the time, showcasing its immense global appeal.
This monumental success also led to the supergroup securing their first-ever Grammy Award nomination, further cementing their status as global music icons.
Beyond streaming, the official music video for “Dynamite” has garnered over 2 billion views on YouTube as of last year, a testament to its enduring popularity. Additionally, its electrifying performance video has surpassed 300 million views as of May, highlighting the track’s captivating visual appeal.
