BTS have earned yet another milestone with their song that was made to bring comfort during this harsh year. “Dynamite” has been breaking records since it debuted on 21st August 2020. Recently the song got BTS their first major GRAMMY nomination, making them the first Korean act to do so in history. After surpassing 50 million streams, BTS’s hit single “Dynamite” has now received an official Gold Certification from The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ).

The full- English song becomes the fastest song by a Korean artist ever to achieve the feat. After surpassing 30 million streams for their 2018 title track IDOL, BTS received silver certification in Japan with “Fake Love,” “Lights,” “DNA,” and “Stay Gold.” BTS’s 2019 song “Boy With Luv” which had several records of its own, it now has over 1 billion views on YouTube, was the first song from BTS to earn a gold streaming certification from the RIAJ and now “Dynamite” has joined the “Gold” club of greatness! This means that BTS now holds two gold certifications issued by RIAJ.

Since April 2020, RIAJ has certified works that have exceeded a certain number of streams since the distribution start date according to the following standards. This certification is based on the cumulative number of streams calculated by the Association based on the data provided by GfK Japan (GfK Insight Japan Co., Ltd.), and based on the application from each member company, in principle, the end of the month following the certification month. RIAJ usually publishes the certified works every month. SOURCE

BTS’s Dynamite is a vibrant, feel-good disco-pop anthem that marked a significant moment in the group’s career. Released on August 21, 2020, it was their first full English-language single and quickly became a global sensation. With its retro sound, infectious energy, and colorful visuals, the song was designed to uplift spirits during the COVID-19 pandemic—and it did just that, becoming a comfort song for millions around the world.

The track broke numerous records upon release, including topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making BTS the first South Korean act to achieve that feat. Dynamite also earned BTS their first Grammy nomination, highlighting their expanding influence in the Western music industry. Its massive success on music shows in Korea, including 25 wins on programs like Music Bank, cemented its place as one of the most awarded and beloved songs in K-pop history.

Beyond numbers and accolades, Dynamite represented a new chapter for BTS. It showed their ability to evolve and adapt without losing their essence. The song’s playful choreography, catchy chorus, and uplifting message became iconic, bringing joy to fans old and new. Even years after its release, Dynamite remains a shining example of BTS’s global reach and timeless appeal.

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