BTS becomes first K-pop band to top Billboard Hot 100 chart with recent single Dynamite
4 years, 7 months ago

BTS becomes first K-pop band to top Billboard Hot 100 chart with recent single Dynamite

Firstpost  

The development comes days after BTS won all four categories in which they were nominated at the MTV VMAs for their anthem ‘On’. Celebrations galore for BTS as the South Korean music sensation became the first pop act from the country to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart with their first full-English single ‘ Dynamite ’ debuting at numero uno. The development comes a day after the group, whose full name is Bangtan Sonyeondan or Beyond The Scenes as they are known to the global audience, won all four categories in which they were nominated at the MTV Video Music Awards for their powerful anthem ‘On.’ The septet — comprising RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook — earned trophies for best pop, best K-pop, best group, and best choreography. According to Billboard, ‘Dynamite’ “roars in with 33.9 million US streams and 300,000 sold” and marked the biggest digital sales week in nearly three years since Taylor Swift’s ‘_Look What You Made Me D_o’ launched in September 2017. ‘Dynamite’, which was released by BigHit Entertainment/Columbia Records on 21 August, is full of zest, positive vibes and dealing with life one step at a time as one feels “heavy” amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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BTS Jungkook dominates Billboard Music Awards with 2 wins, Taehyung beats Mariah Carey on holiday chart; ARMY celebrates
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BTS Jungkook dominates Billboard Music Awards with 2 wins, Taehyung beats Mariah Carey on holiday chart; ARMY celebrates

Hindustan Times  

BTS is once again making headlines with their recent triumphs at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards highlighting their global dominance. Taehyung and Jungkook win big at BTS Jungkook, the youngest member of the iconic group, claimed the title of Top K-pop Album with his debut solo album, GOLDEN while also taking home the award for Top Global K-pop Song with …

BTS is the most streamed K-pop group globally on Spotify Wrapped 2024
3 months, 4 weeks ago

BTS is the most streamed K-pop group globally on Spotify Wrapped 2024

India Today  

Global pop-icon BTS has been crowned the most-streamed K-pop act globally as per Spotify Wrapped list announced on December 4, 2024. Spotify Top Tracks of 2024 Global 🌍 #17 Who #28 Seven #34 Standing Next to You@BTS_twt — BTS Charts & Translations December 4, 2024 In 2024, BTS maintained their global impact with numerous milestones. 📊| Nobody is at the …

BTS slips in ranking first time in 5 years as a new K-pop group rises in reputation
1 year, 2 months ago

BTS slips in ranking first time in 5 years as a new K-pop group rises in reputation

Hindustan Times  

For over 67 months, BTS has consistently dominated the monthly brand reputation ranking conducted by the Korea Brand Reputation Research Institute. However, the latest report for January reveals a significant shift as a new K-pop group, none other than SEVENTEEN, has ascended to claim the top spot on the list, dethroning the reigning kings. January K-pop Brand Reputation BTS slips …

K-Pop stars flying solo: Breaking boundaries or an escape from ‘slave contracts’?
1 year, 3 months ago

K-Pop stars flying solo: Breaking boundaries or an escape from ‘slave contracts’?

Hindustan Times  

Korean music industry is evolving and blooming. Although this isn’t a new trend, BTS stars like Kim Taehyung, Suga, Jungkook and Jimin, to Jisoo of BLACKPINK, and many others explored their creative side with their solo releases and proved their merit beyond their group's label. While BLACKPINK’s Jisoo made it to the most watched music videos on YouTube with her …

K-pop superstars BTS were on hiatus in 2023. It may have been their most interesting year yet
1 year, 3 months ago

K-pop superstars BTS were on hiatus in 2023. It may have been their most interesting year yet

LA Times  

For a band that is on a mandatory hiatus for South Korean military service, BTS had one of the best years of its career. But 2023 shows BTS’ members have built substantial reach as solo stars in the U.S. “Right now, BTS represents a new standard for K-pop and international acts at large,” said Jeff Benjamin, a writer specializing in …

BTS' Jungkook sets new Billboard record as the first Korean soloist to go ‘top 40 for 5..’; Deets inside
1 year, 3 months ago

BTS' Jungkook sets new Billboard record as the first Korean soloist to go ‘top 40 for 5..’; Deets inside

Hindustan Times  

Even while fulfilling military duties, BTS member Jungkook continues to dominate the charts with his GOLDEN songs securing top positions on Billboard. The Euphoria singer now stands as the first Korean soloist to achieve a significant milestone on the Billboard Top 200 list. Jungkook's GOLDEN reign continues to shatter records on Billboard Since its debut, the first solo album from …

BTS’ Jungkook's Seven is ‘crushing It’ on Spotify, becomes second most streamed K-pop act in record time
1 year, 3 months ago

BTS’ Jungkook's Seven is ‘crushing It’ on Spotify, becomes second most streamed K-pop act in record time

Hindustan Times  

BTS’ Jungkook is on a roll! His song Seven has now become the second most-streamed K-pop song of all time, breaking the record previously held by BTS as a group. Mastering casual style inspired by BTS Jungkook: Tips to look effortlessly cool Jungkook's Seven breaks the Spotify record in a blazing five months Jungkook's solo single Seven, released in collaboration …

Spotify Wrapped 2023: BTS' Jungkook, Jimin, BLACKPINK and other K-pop stars dominate charts
1 year, 4 months ago

Spotify Wrapped 2023: BTS' Jungkook, Jimin, BLACKPINK and other K-pop stars dominate charts

Hindustan Times  

With 2023 almost coming to an end, the highly-awaited Spotify Wrapped results for the year are out now. BTS and BLACKPINK dominated Spotify Wrapped List Jungkook, Jimin, BLACKPINK reign across charts Many K-pop solo and group acts reigned across various charts. Fans congratulate K-pop artists for dominating global charts Soon after the Spotify Wrapped results were announced, K-pop fans flocked …

BTS’ Jungkook's GOLDEN surpasses Taylor Swift with No. 1 debut on album sales chart
1 year, 4 months ago

BTS’ Jungkook's GOLDEN surpasses Taylor Swift with No. 1 debut on album sales chart

Hindustan Times  

BTS’ Jungkook is basking in the success of his newly rolled-out debut album GOLDEN. Adding another feather to the cap, Jungkook's debut album, featuring a total of 11 tracks and multiple collaborations, has claimed the number 1 spot on the Album Sales Chart. Mastering casual style inspired by BTS Jungkook: Tips to look effortlessly cool Jungkook's GOLDEN album lands at …

BTS’ Jungkook's Golden breaks Billboard 200 chart history in US sales week, K-pop icon sets 6 massive records
1 year, 4 months ago

BTS’ Jungkook's Golden breaks Billboard 200 chart history in US sales week, K-pop icon sets 6 massive records

Hindustan Times  

BTS' Jungkook is rewriting the record books with his debut album Golden. BTS’ Jungkook holds tight to his number position on the Billboard 200 chart The album Golden by Jungkook has now become the best-selling album by a solo Korean artist in the Billboard 200's history in terms of sales week. Jungkook’s Golden debuts at number one position on Global …

Jungkook beats BTS, BLACKPINK to emerge as K-pop artist with most No 1 songs
1 year, 4 months ago

Jungkook beats BTS, BLACKPINK to emerge as K-pop artist with most No 1 songs

India Today  

BTS member Jungkook has beaten his own band and the popular K-pop group Blackpink to emerge as the K-pop artist with most number one songs. JUNGKOOK HAS MOST NO ONE HITS ON SPOTIFY'S GLOBAL CHART Jungkook has three number one hits on Spotify's global chart -- 3D, Seven and Standing Next To You. Standing Next to You emerged as the …

Music Review: BTS member Jung Kook’s solo debut, ‘Golden,’ is no-skip pop bliss
1 year, 5 months ago

Music Review: BTS member Jung Kook’s solo debut, ‘Golden,’ is no-skip pop bliss

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Jung Kook, the youngest member of the K-pop group BTS, released his triumphant debut solo album on Friday. There was a period this summer where Jung Kook’s single with Latto, “Seven,” was inescapable; a sunshine-y UK garage number counting down all the days of the week in which he’ll love you, girl — or maybe he’d do …

K-Pop band BTS renews their contract with HYBE till 2025, RM shares update on Instagram
1 year, 6 months ago

K-Pop band BTS renews their contract with HYBE till 2025, RM shares update on Instagram

India TV News  

Worldwide sensation BTS has renewed their contract till 2025 with their agency HYBE. HYBE too said in the statement, " We have completed the board resolution for the re-signing of the exclusive contract for 7 members of BTS, our artists under BIGHIT music".Currently, BTS members Jin, and J-Hope are serving their military service, while V and Jungkook are busy in …

BTS’ Jimin’s Set Me Free Pt 2 music video crosses 100 million views
1 year, 8 months ago

BTS’ Jimin’s Set Me Free Pt 2 music video crosses 100 million views

India TV News  

BTS’s Jimin’s “Set Me Free Pt.2” MV Soars Past 100 Million Views has just reached an exciting milestone on YouTube! Jimin’s music video for his solo single “Set Me Free Pt.2” surpassed 100 million views on YouTube. Jimin first released “Set Me Free Pt.2” on March 17 at 1 p.m. Set Me Free Part 2 is a song by South …

Jungkook reacts after his solo Seven tops Billboard Hot 100; BTS' Jimin praises him, while RM gives celebration a twist
1 year, 8 months ago

Jungkook reacts after his solo Seven tops Billboard Hot 100; BTS' Jimin praises him, while RM gives celebration a twist

Hindustan Times  

Jungkook, the youngest member BTS, has reacted after his solo single Seven topped Billboard Hot 100. Jungkook reacts to Billboard's announcement Taking to Instagram on Monday evening, Billboard shared the chart and wrote, "The Hot 100 top 10." Taking to Weverse early on Tuesday, Jungkook, wrote as translated by Twitter user @BTStranslation_, “Let's go even higher.” Jungkook is second BTS …

Jung Kook becomes first BTS member to achieve No 1 on Billboard Global Charts
1 year, 8 months ago

Jung Kook becomes first BTS member to achieve No 1 on Billboard Global Charts

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy BTS’s Jung Kook has become …

BTS Jungkook, Jimin, Kim Taehyung & others do 'dhak dhak karne laga' in viral video. Seen yet?
1 year, 9 months ago

BTS Jungkook, Jimin, Kim Taehyung & others do 'dhak dhak karne laga' in viral video. Seen yet?

India TV News  

BTS Jungkook, Jimin, Kim Taehyung aka BTS V, Suga, J-hope, RM, and Jin are undoubtedly the best performers among all the Kpop idols. While it is not a dance video, the expressions of the members and lyrics will definitely leave you in splits BTS Jungkook, Jimin, Kim Taehyung & others can be seen perfectly enacting the lyrics of the Bollywood …

BTS turns 10. Seoul lights up landmarks to celebrate.
1 year, 9 months ago

BTS turns 10. Seoul lights up landmarks to celebrate.

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Skyscrapers, bridges and other landmarks in South Korea’s capital will be lit up in purple on Monday as the country begins celebrating the 10th anniversary of K-pop band BTS, whose global popularity is a source of national pride. From Monday evening, numerous Seoul structures, including City Hall, the 123-story Lotte World Tower, several Han River bridges, …

Five things to know about 10 years of K-pop megastars BTS
1 year, 9 months ago

Five things to know about 10 years of K-pop megastars BTS

Live Mint  

Seoul this week marks 10 years of megastars BTS, the supergroup credited with bringing K-pop into the global mainstream and generating billions of dollars for the South Korean economy. Despite earlier breakthrough Korean hits like Psy's "Gangnam Style", BTS are widely credited with bringing K-pop into the mainstream in the US. "As a South Korean idol group, BTS have smashed …

BTS Dynamite becomes their first music video to reach 1.7 billion views
1 year, 9 months ago

BTS Dynamite becomes their first music video to reach 1.7 billion views

India TV News  

Even if you don’t pay much attention to pop music, you most likely have heard of the K-pop boy band BTS and have achieved yet another milestone. The K-pop band is now in the news by garnering 1.7 billion views on Youtube for their hit track Dynamite, which was released in 2020. The song which resonates with fans to date, …

BTS Festa: K-pop group announces single Take Two ahead of 10th anniversary, BigHit Music says 'all members participated'
1 year, 10 months ago

BTS Festa: K-pop group announces single Take Two ahead of 10th anniversary, BigHit Music says 'all members participated'

Hindustan Times  

BTS has announced that the group will release the digital single Take Two on its 10th anniversary. To celebrate their 10th anniversary, BTS will release the digital single Take Two this coming June. It also added, "We sincerely express our gratitude to ARMY for making the 10th anniversary possible with your endless love for BTS, and we hope that Take …

BTS' Jimin creates history, becomes first South Korean solo artist to top US songs chart
1 year, 11 months ago

BTS' Jimin creates history, becomes first South Korean solo artist to top US songs chart

Firstpost  

Jimin, a member of the K-pop supergroup BTS, has made history as the first South Korean solo artist to land the number one spot on the top US songs chart, Billboard announced Monday. The song, off Jimin’s first solo album “Face,” is the 66th track to debut at the peak of the Hot 100 chart, which dates back to 1958 …

BTS' RM talks about 'overstraining in K-pop', people working hard in Korea to improve themselves: The West don't get it
2 years ago

BTS' RM talks about 'overstraining in K-pop', people working hard in Korea to improve themselves: The West don't get it

Hindustan Times  

BTS leader RM has responded to a question if 'worship of youth, of perfection, of overstraining in K-pop' are cultural traits of South Korea. In a new interview, RM compared the current situation of Korea to that of seven decades ago saying that people work 'hard to improve themselves'. In an interview with El Pais, RM said, "People in the …

Drunk Jungkook and BTS V surprise with midnight LIVE; Jhope shares cute pics with Micky
2 years, 2 months ago

Drunk Jungkook and BTS V surprise with midnight LIVE; Jhope shares cute pics with Micky

India TV News  

BTS' youngest member Jungkook and Kim Taehyung aka BTS V surprised the fans with an impromptu LIVE session on Weverse. BTS V aka Kim Taehyung also suggested that they should ask BigHit Music if all the members could get together for a Weverse Live session from their respective locations. Check out the cute videos from LIVE session here- While BTS …

Kpop dominates: BTS, BLACKPINK, Aoora and others to follow
2 years, 4 months ago

Kpop dominates: BTS, BLACKPINK, Aoora and others to follow

India TV News  

When Psy's 'Gangnam Style' was released in 2012, it took over the world instantly. At that time the world of Kpop was under an umbrella and the wide success of Psy's song forced people to look at South Korean pop culture in a new light. In the last decade, Kpop idols like BTS members, BLACKPINK members, Aoora, TXT and others …

BTS military service: When will BTS reunite? Will Jin, Suga, JHope, RM, Jimin, V, Jungkook come together?
2 years, 5 months ago

BTS military service: When will BTS reunite? Will Jin, Suga, JHope, RM, Jimin, V, Jungkook come together?

India TV News  

BTS military service: Ever since it was announced that BTS members Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V & Jungkook will be going for mandatory military service in South Korea, ARMY has one question in mind -- When will BTS reunite? BTS reunion in 2025 As Big Hit Big Hit Music said the band’s oldest member, Jin, will revoke his request …

K-pop stars BTS to serve military duty
2 years, 5 months ago

K-pop stars BTS to serve military duty

The Hindu  

K-pop boy band BTS will go off on mandatory military service, starting shortly with oldest member Jin, their agency said on Monday. "Jin will cancel the request to delay enlistment in late October 2022 and follow the Military Manpower Administration's relevant procedures for enlistment," the seven-member band's management group HYBE said in a regulatory filing. "Both the company and the …

Triumph Of BTS: How South Korean Boy Band Became Biggest Band In The World
2 years, 9 months ago

Triumph Of BTS: How South Korean Boy Band Became Biggest Band In The World

ABP News  

New Delhi: The World's famous seven-member boy band BTS on Wednesday announced that they will be going on an "indefinite hiatus" to pursue individual careers. BTS is a South Korean boy band that began in 2013. Here are the members of K-pop boy band BTS:- Kim Seok-jin Jin is the oldest member of the band. He was one of the …

BTS 9th Anniversary: Here's how RM, Jimin, J-Hope, Jungkook, V, Suga & Jin are celebrating
2 years, 9 months ago

BTS 9th Anniversary: Here's how RM, Jimin, J-Hope, Jungkook, V, Suga & Jin are celebrating

India TV News  

BTS 9th Anniversary: K-pop super band BTS is celebrating their anniversary today. Take a look at how BTS members are celebrating their 9th anniversary: BTS celebrates the anniversary of their debut every year and this year as a part of the ongoing 2022 BTS Festa, Jungkook treated his fans to new song “My You,” which he personally produced together with …

BTS 9th Anniversary: ARMY celebrates release of new album Proof with 3 million tweets in an hour
2 years, 9 months ago

BTS 9th Anniversary: ARMY celebrates release of new album Proof with 3 million tweets in an hour

India TV News  

K-pop has been increasingly making its way to people’s playlists in India, and as of December 2021, India was the 9th country in the world to be Tweeting the most about K-pop. Just weeks ahead of their comeback, BTS made a trip to Washington, D.C., paying President Joe Biden a visit to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes, sending hashtags like #BTSatTheWhiteHouse …

BTS' Jungkook dances to Suga's 'That That', opens up about collaboration with Charlie Puth
2 years, 9 months ago

BTS' Jungkook dances to Suga's 'That That', opens up about collaboration with Charlie Puth

India TV News  

K-pop band BTS' golden maknae Jeon Jungkook surprised the ARMY by going online on VLive. While Jungkook's words and cute antics melted many hearts, the highlight of the VLive was his dance to Suga's 'That That' song. Watch the video here- During the VLive, BTS' Jungkook also talked about yet to come music videos by the band and sang a …

K-pop sensation BTS to launch new show on Apple Music 1
2 years, 10 months ago

K-pop sensation BTS to launch new show on Apple Music 1

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — BTS will reveal their gradual journey to becoming K-pop superstars through a new Apple Music weekly limited series. The streaming service announced Thursday that BTS will launch their new show “BTS Radio: Past & Present” on Apple Music 1. The group is known for hit songs such as “Dynamite” and “Butter.” “We wanted to use this radio …

K-pop sensation BTS to launch new show on Apple Music 1
2 years, 10 months ago

K-pop sensation BTS to launch new show on Apple Music 1

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy BTS will reveal their gradual …

BTS Brought These Korean American Families Closer Together
2 years, 10 months ago

BTS Brought These Korean American Families Closer Together

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING This is part of This Made Me, a HuffPost series paying tribute to the formative pop culture in our lives. “The band that changed K-pop.” “Kings of K-pop.” “World’s biggest boy band.” These are just a few phrases used to describe the seven-member South Korean group BTS. “As I’ve gotten older — and me discovering my Korean …

BTS: Jin gets emotional with ARMY's birthday surprise, V and RM break down, Jungkook attacks Jimin with smoke guns
3 years, 4 months ago

BTS: Jin gets emotional with ARMY's birthday surprise, V and RM break down, Jungkook attacks Jimin with smoke guns

Hindustan Times  

BTS members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook wrapped up their four-day concert Permission to Dance on Stage LA on a high note, on Thursday. BTS member Jin reacts to fans' surprise for his birthday, RM breaks down while talking to the fandom. On the final day, BTS performed songs including On, Fire, Dope, DNA, Black Swan, Fake …

Even after a blockbuster year, BTS scores only one Grammy nomination
3 years, 4 months ago

Even after a blockbuster year, BTS scores only one Grammy nomination

LA Times  

Even after releasing three No. The group’s monster hit “Butter” is nominated alongside Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga’s “I Get a Kick Out of You,” Justin Bieber and Benny Blanco’s “Lonely,” Coldplay’s “Higher Power” and Doja Cat and SZA’s “Kiss Me More.” During Tuesday morning’s livestream announcing the 2022 nominees, BTS was excluded from the coveted record and song of …

BTS: Did you know before their debut Jimin and Jungkook featured in Glam's music video Party?
3 years, 4 months ago

BTS: Did you know before their debut Jimin and Jungkook featured in Glam's music video Party?

Hindustan Times  

BTS made their debut in 2013 but not many are aware that group members Jimin and Jungkook featured in Party, the debut music video of the girl band Glam. The members including RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook performed a setlist of 24 songs, ranging from their early hits Save Me, I Need You to their latest Butter …

K-pop superstars BTS bat for global diplomacy at UN gathering
3 years, 6 months ago

K-pop superstars BTS bat for global diplomacy at UN gathering

The Hindu  

It was a United Nations speech that got attention like few others — a plug for vaccines, young people and the earth’s well-being from superstar K-pop band BTS. Addressing the stage for a sustainability event, the seven-member musical juggernaut appeared before the renowned green-marbled backdrop in the General Assembly hall on Monday to help promote U.N. goals for 2030 including …

K-pop stars BTS dip into global diplomacy at UN gathering
3 years, 6 months ago

K-pop stars BTS dip into global diplomacy at UN gathering

New Indian Express  

NEW YORK: It was a United Nations speech that got attention like few others — a plug for vaccines, young people and the earth's well being from superstar K-pop band BTS. Addressing the stage for a sustainability event, the seven-member musical juggernaut appeared before the renowned green-marbled backdrop in the General Assembly hall on Monday, September 20, 2021, to help …

K-pop stars BTS dip into global diplomacy at UN gathering
3 years, 6 months ago

K-pop stars BTS dip into global diplomacy at UN gathering

Associated Press  

It was a United Nations speech that got attention like few others — a plug for vaccines, young people and the earth’s well being from superstar K-pop band BTS. Addressing the stage for a sustainability event, the seven-member musical juggernaut appeared before the renowned green-marbled backdrop in the General Assembly hall on Monday to help promote U.N. goals for 2030 …

BTS: Jungkook says he wasn't fully satisfied with Dynamite, singer gives an update on JJK1 mixtape
3 years, 8 months ago

BTS: Jungkook says he wasn't fully satisfied with Dynamite, singer gives an update on JJK1 mixtape

Hindustan Times  

BTS singer Jungkook has confessed he wasn't fully satisfied with the Grammy-nominated song Dynamite. The singer, who had sung the song with fellow members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin and V, said that he couldn't express himself in the way he intended to with Dynamite. Dynamite, which marked BTS' first all-English track, debuted on the top spot of Billboard Hot …

BTS release Hotter, Cooler, Sweeter versions of hit 'Butter': Why artists work on multiple remixes of the same track, explained
3 years, 9 months ago

BTS release Hotter, Cooler, Sweeter versions of hit 'Butter': Why artists work on multiple remixes of the same track, explained

Firstpost  

The practice plays into a larger trend by international artists hoping to stay on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for as long as possible. Even as their latest single ‘Butter’ completes three weeks at the number 1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, music group BTS has already released three remixes of the song over the past few days. …

What the 2021 BTS crossover entails: Grammy nomination for Dynamite, Butter peaking Billboard Hot 100, and McDonalds integration
3 years, 9 months ago

What the 2021 BTS crossover entails: Grammy nomination for Dynamite, Butter peaking Billboard Hot 100, and McDonalds integration

Firstpost  

BTS are conscious of what makes them special, which convey a very curated sense of widespread or global palatability while also celebrating and reinforcing their Korean specificity. From garnering a Grammy nomination for ‘Dynamite,’ to collecting four #1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in nine months, BTS’ 2020-21 has been eventful. BE featured BTS’ third #1 hit on Billboard …

BTS Are Playing—and Winning—the Billboard Charts Game Fair and Square
55 years, 3 months ago

BTS Are Playing—and Winning—the Billboard Charts Game Fair and Square

Slate  

I don’t know who’s handling the Twitter feed for Queen these days, but they either don’t know pop history or have some seriously misplaced chutzpah. Frankly, outside of those three recognizable bass notes, “Butter” sounds far less melodically indebted to “Another One Bites the Dust” than “Dust” did to “Good Times.” You can accuse BTS’s second-ever English single and new …

New BTS summer hit ‘Butter’ melts YouTube and Spotify records
3 years, 10 months ago

New BTS summer hit ‘Butter’ melts YouTube and Spotify records

LA Times  

As K-pop continues its smoothly choreographed dance to world domination, BTS’ latest juggernaut hit, “Butter,” has already shattered records since its release Friday. The South Korean boy band’s second English-language single hit 3.9 million “peak concurrents” in its first 24 hours, according to the YouTube music team, the platform’s official blog. That topped the previous record: 3 million for BTS’ …

BTS' New Song 'Butter' Makes YouTube History, Surpasses 10 Million Views in Just 13 Minutes
3 years, 10 months ago

BTS' New Song 'Butter' Makes YouTube History, Surpasses 10 Million Views in Just 13 Minutes

News 18  

K-Pop super band BTS’ latest song “Butter" set a new record with 10 million views on YouTube in just 13 minutes, upon release on Friday. The band’s new music video also drew around 3.89 million concurrent viewers during its midnight premiere. “Butter" is also the second BTS song after “Dynamite" to be performed entirely in English, which vastly improves its …

K-pop sensation BTS releases new summer single ‘Butter’
3 years, 10 months ago

K-pop sensation BTS releases new summer single ‘Butter’

Associated Press  

SEOUL — K-pop band BTS on Friday released their long-awaited single, “Butter,” which they described as a lighthearted and fun song for summer. “Butter” is the band’s second English-language single after “Dynamite,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time ever for a South Korean group last year. BTS will perform “Butter” for the first time at …

BTS singer V finds a unique way to track his phone down on set, Jimin pokes fun at announcers. Watch
3 years, 10 months ago

BTS singer V finds a unique way to track his phone down on set, Jimin pokes fun at announcers. Watch

Hindustan Times  

A new Bangtan Bomb was dropped on Tuesday featuring BTS members Jimin and V. The singers sat down near the director's seat and found their hands on an abandoned set microphone. He was Last year, BTS broke several records with their first all-English track Dynamite. Apart from the new song, BTS fans have been vigorously voting for the group at …

BTS song Butter concept clips: J-Hope poses with lollipop, Jimin taps his feet, V enjoys gummy bears in new videos
3 years, 10 months ago

BTS song Butter concept clips: J-Hope poses with lollipop, Jimin taps his feet, V enjoys gummy bears in new videos

Hindustan Times  

Three more concept clips of Butter, the upcoming single of K-pop boy band BTS, have been released. The clips, shared on Twitter on Wednesday, feature Jimin, V, and J-Hope and are the final individual concept clips of all the members. Jimin's clip was watched 3.5 million times and one million people liked it till now. The band holds Guinness World …

BTS singer Jungkook turns 'director' Jimin's muse in new Bangtan Bomb, Jin makes a musical cameo
3 years, 10 months ago

BTS singer Jungkook turns 'director' Jimin's muse in new Bangtan Bomb, Jin makes a musical cameo

Hindustan Times  

A new Bangtan Bomb has been dropped on Tuesday and it features BTS singers Jimin and Jungkook at their goofy best. The video, which appears to have been taken during the making of their Grammy-nominated song Dynamite, showed Jimin doubling up a director while Jungkook was his muse. BTS singers Jimin and Jungkook in the new Bangtan Bomb video. On …

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