BTS ‘Dynamite’ Becomes Their 1st Top 40 Radio Songs Hit, Takes no. 2 on Billboard Hot 100 on its 6th Week

‘Dynamite’ continues to reign in the charts and this week, the single achieved another milestone. BTS landed their first Top 40 hit on the Radio Songs Chart. ‘Dynamite’ rose from no. 42 to no. 39 having 23.1 million streams. ‘Dynamite’ maintained its no.1 on the Global 200 Exclusive US, took no. 2 on both Billboards Hot 100 and Global 200. In the Digital Songs Sales chart Dynamite sold 86, 000 downloads and has 13.7 million streams which gives it no. 13 on Streaming Songs. Dynamite has maintained its top 5 positions by not moving below no. 2

BTS’s hit single Dynamite made history by becoming the group’s first song to enter the top 40 of U.S. radio charts, marking another significant milestone in their groundbreaking global success. Released in August 2020, Dynamite quickly captivated audiences with its infectious disco-pop sound and vibrant energy, becoming a massive hit worldwide. Its radio success in the United States is a testament to BTS’s growing influence in the American music industry, especially in a time when the group’s presence was steadily expanding beyond the K-pop bubble and into mainstream pop culture.

After a few weeks of impressive chart movement, Dynamite achieved another extraordinary feat by reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in its 6th week. The song’s rise up the charts reflected its continued popularity and the unwavering support from BTS’s dedicated fanbase, ARMY. It was a defining moment for the group, as the single not only solidified BTS’s dominance in global music markets but also set a new precedent for K-pop artists breaking into Western charts, demonstrating that language and cultural differences were no longer barriers to success.

The success of Dynamite on both radio and the Billboard Hot 100 marked BTS’s growing versatility and impact within the international music scene. As the group’s first song to land in the top 40 radio charts and their highest-charting single at the time on the Hot 100, Dynamite showcased their ability to break new ground while maintaining their signature sound. The song’s rapid rise and continued chart success cemented BTS’s place as global music icons, paving the way for even greater accomplishments in the years to come.