BTS have spent a record 199 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Social 50 chart, a measure of popularity on social networks like Instagram and Twitter. “Dynamite” music video has already racked up nearly half a billion views on YouTube since launching on 21st August. Their Billboard domination keeps increasing with every new week. This week’s Billboard Chart is all about BTS. BTS receives a credit on Jawsh 685 & Jason Derulo’s “Savage Love,” following the remix release. Jawsh 685, Jason Derulo & BTS’ “Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)” earns #1 on Billboard Hot 100, while ‘Dynamite’ holds the #2 position on the Billboard Hot 100. ‘Dynamite’ spent time at #1 earlier this year, and it has not left the Top 2 position on the charts since it was released.

BTS now becomes 1st Group to Have Nos. 1 & 2 on The Billboard Hot 100 Simultaneously since 2009 with ‘Dynamite’ and Jawsh 685, Jason Derulo & BTS “Savage Love Remix ! That is 11 years! A whole decade’s record broken by BTS.

In a career defined by breaking barriers and rewriting records, BTS has added yet another historic milestone to their growing list of achievements. The seven-member South Korean group has become the first musical group since 2009 to occupy both the No. 1 and No. 2 positions on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, a feat that cements their place not just in K-pop history, but in global music history as well.

With their latest chart-toppers, BTS has joined a rare and elite league, becoming only the second group in the 21st century to achieve this double triumph. Not since the Black-Eyed Peas in 2009, when “Boom Boom Pow” and “I Gotta Feeling” reigned over the top two spots, has a group managed to dominate the Hot 100 chart in this manner. And now, over a decade later, BTS has done it, on their own terms, in their own language, and with the passionate support of their global fanbase, ARMY.

At No. 1, BTS claims the top spot with their dynamic new single, a vibrant, genre-blending track that showcases their ever-evolving artistry and unmatched performance energy. Just below, at No. 2, is their previous hit, a song that refuses to fade from public consciousness, holding its ground with continued streaming success, radio airplay, and digital sales.

The double domination reflects not just BTS’s popularity, but also their versatility. While the No. 1 track may be an upbeat anthem made for stadiums and dance floors, the No. 2 offering brings a different flavor, perhaps emotional, introspective, or nostalgic — further showcasing the group’s ability to shift styles effortlessly and still command massive attention.

What makes this accomplishment even more extraordinary is that BTS achieved it without relying on traditional Western media exposure. Their dominance is powered by an organic, fan-driven movement, proof that language and cultural barriers have no place in music when passion and sincerity are involved.

BTS’s journey to the top of the Billboard charts wasn’t overnight. Debuting in 2013 under a small company, Big Hit Entertainment (now HYBE), BTS faced skepticism, discrimination, and limited support in their early years. Yet they persevered — writing their own music, sharing their lives through social media, and building a genuine connection with fans that transcended borders.

Their first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 came in 2017 with “DNA”, which charted at No. 85. Since then, BTS has steadily climbed the ranks, achieving their first No. 1 in 2020 with “Dynamite”, their all-English disco-pop track that marked a turning point in their global visibility. From there, the hits kept coming: “Butter,” “Permission to Dance,” “Life Goes On,” “My Universe” with Coldplay, and more.

Now, in 2025, they’ve made history again, not with the help of a major label push or English-only music, but by staying true to themselves, trusting their fans, and crafting music that resonates on a deeply human level. It would be impossible to talk about BTS’s success without highlighting the immense role of ARMY, their dedicated, global fanbase. From streaming and buying tracks in bulk to organizing charting campaigns, sharing translations, and spreading BTS’s message of self-love and resilience, ARMY has once again proven that fandom is a force of its own.

For years, ARMY has been breaking the mold of what a fanbase can do. They are translators, educators, activists, and analysts. Their ability to mobilize worldwide has kept BTS on the charts, in media conversations, and on the radar of even the most skeptical industry executives. BTS may be the artists, but ARMY are the amplifiers, turning every beat, every lyric, every message into a global anthem.

This Billboard Hot 100 achievement is not just BTS’s win; it’s ARMY’s too. A shared celebration, born from mutual love and trust. BTS’s dual domination of the Hot 100 is more than a chart victory. It is a cultural statement. In a music industry that historically sidelines non-English acts, especially Asian artists, BTS’s continued success challenges long-standing norms. It forces gatekeepers to reconsider what mainstream music looks and sounds like. It also opens doors for other artists across Asia and beyond, proving that global success does not require assimilation, it requires authenticity.

By staying deeply rooted in their Korean identity while embracing the world with open arms, BTS has become a symbol of transcultural unity, one that defies genre, language, and geographic boundaries. This milestone also comes at a time when BTS members are pursuing solo activities while still supporting the group’s collective identity. It speaks to their individual and collective power, each member growing artistically while remaining unified in vision.

If BTS has taught the world anything, it’s that their journey is far from predictable, and far from over. With members exploring solo albums, collaborations, and personal growth, and with group projects still on the horizon, this Hot 100 milestone feels less like a peak and more like another step on an ever-rising staircase.

Their influence extends beyond music, into fashion, literature, mental health advocacy, philanthropy, and beyond. They’ve spoken at the United Nations, partnered with UNICEF for their Love Myself campaign, and consistently used their platform for good. In a digital era that often thrives on fleeting trends, BTS stands tall as a timeless force, rooted in meaning and driven by love, for their craft, for each other, and for ARMY.

To hold the top two spots on the Billboard Hot 100 is a statistical triumph. But for BTS, it’s so much more. It’s a love letter to their fans. A nod to the years of hard work, tears, late nights, and early mornings. It’s a moment of validation for every person who believed in them when the world didn’t. It’s history — not just for K-pop, not just for Asian artists, but for music as a whole.

As BTS continues to defy expectations and redefine success, one thing is certain: this is not the climax of their story. It’s just another beautiful chapter in a journey that inspires millions. From seven boys with a dream to global legends with impact, BTS is here, BTS is historic, and BTS is only getting started.

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