BTS’s single “Dynamite” has been causing global waves as it has been the song of the year on 2020 winning great awards and charting highly on global charts. The song was even confirmed as having the highest number of concurrent viewers for a premier by Guinness World Records. The song gave BTS their first GRAMMY nomination and performance.

“Dynamite” is now the best selling digital song of 2021 so far, with over 150k downloads and it’s Music Video is less than 50 million views to hit 1 Billion Views on YouTube, the song is just 7 months old since it was released on 21st August 2020.

BTS’s “Dynamite” is a groundbreaking track that has shattered numerous records since its release on August 21, 2020. As BTS’s first full-English single, “Dynamite” made history by debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking the first time a Korean act had achieved this feat. The song held the top spot for multiple weeks and became a global sensation, garnering attention not just from fans (ARMYs) but also from the general public worldwide. It also topped iTunes charts in over 100 countries and hit No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart.

The music video for “Dynamite” set records as well, becoming the most-viewed YouTube premiere of all time with over 3 million concurrent viewers during its debut. Within 24 hours, the video racked up over 101.1 million views, making it the most-viewed YouTube video in its first 24 hours at the time. These achievements were later confirmed by Guinness World Records, which awarded BTS with multiple titles related to the song’s success, including “Most simultaneous viewers for a music video on YouTube Premieres” and “Most viewed YouTube video in 24 hours.”

Beyond the numbers, “Dynamite” represented a moment of joy and positivity during the global COVID-19 pandemic. BTS released the song as a gift to lift spirits and bring energy to listeners around the world. The song’s retro disco-pop vibe and vibrant visuals appealed to a wide audience, helping BTS reach even greater global recognition. “Dynamite” ultimately secured a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, becoming BTS’s first-ever Grammy nod and solidifying their place in music history as one of the most influential acts of this generation.

Congratulations BTS!

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