Courtesy of Big Hit Music
BTS' digital single "Dynamite," released in August 2020, has been certified "5X Platinum" by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), marking a milestone of over 5 million units in download sales.
This certification marks BTS' first 5X platinum recognition from RIAA. The K-pop group now holds a total of nine platinum certifications from RIAA for singles including "Idol," "Boy With Luv (Feat. Halsey)," and "Butter."
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| ▲ BTS / Courtesy of Big Hit Music |
“Dynamite,” characterized by its disco-pop sound, conveyed messages of joy and positivity during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. The track propelled BTS to the top spot on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, making them the first K-pop artist to achieve this feat.
In 2021, BTS made history as the first Korean act nominated for a Grammy, receiving a nomination in the best pop group performance category for "Dynamite."
The song also received a diamond certification in the streaming category from the Recording Industry Association of Japan, surpassing 500 million streams in under two years.
While BTS members are currently fulfilling mandatory military duty, they are anticipated to resume group activities in 2025 following the discharge of all seven members.
Sayart
Blue YIM, yimyoungseo1010@naver.com
RIAA Recognizes BTS' Digital Single for Exceeding 5 Million Download Sales
Courtesy of Big Hit Music
BTS' digital single "Dynamite," released in August 2020, has been certified "5X Platinum" by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), marking a milestone of over 5 million units in download sales.
This certification marks BTS' first 5X platinum recognition from RIAA. The K-pop group now holds a total of nine platinum certifications from RIAA for singles including "Idol," "Boy With Luv (Feat. Halsey)," and "Butter."
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| ▲ BTS / Courtesy of Big Hit Music |
“Dynamite,” characterized by its disco-pop sound, conveyed messages of joy and positivity during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. The track propelled BTS to the top spot on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, making them the first K-pop artist to achieve this feat.
In 2021, BTS made history as the first Korean act nominated for a Grammy, receiving a nomination in the best pop group performance category for "Dynamite."
The song also received a diamond certification in the streaming category from the Recording Industry Association of Japan, surpassing 500 million streams in under two years.
While BTS members are currently fulfilling mandatory military duty, they are anticipated to resume group activities in 2025 following the discharge of all seven members.
Sayart
Blue YIM, yimyoungseo1010@naver.com
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