BTS has done it again! The global sensation has made history with their smash hit "Dynamite," becoming the first K-pop group to reach a massive 2 billion streams on Spotify.

According to Big Hit Music on January 14, BTS’s digital single "Dynamite," which was released on August 21, 2020, hit the incredible milestone of 2 billion streams as of January 12. The group’s achievement marks a new record, making them the first K-pop artists ever to hit this milestone on the platform.

"Dynamite" also made waves when it became the first song by a Korean artist to hit No. 1 on Spotify’s “Daily Top Songs Global” chart, with an all-time high in streams on its release day. Not only that, but it was also the first K-pop song to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify—another record-breaking feat.

This song has been nothing short of revolutionary for BTS. With "Dynamite," they made history as the first Korean artists to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart and set the longest streak at No. 1 on the chart for a K-pop act. They also became the first-ever Korean artist nominated for a Grammy Award, one of the prestigious "Big Four" American music awards. And in Japan, BTS was the first foreign artist to hit over 800 million streams for a single song on Oricon’s charts.

Known for its lively disco-pop vibe, "Dynamite" has left a permanent mark on the global music scene. Its upbeat rhythm, catchy chorus, and incredible performances continue to captivate fans worldwide. Even after more than four years since its release, the song remains beloved by many, cementing its place as a timeless classic. At the end of last year, Dynamite even made it to UPROXX’s "The 100 Best Hit Songs of the Century So Far." Plus, the music video for "Dynamite" surpassed 1.9 billion views on YouTube, proving its lasting popularity.

BTS has once again proven why they are a global powerhouse, setting new records and breaking barriers for K-pop around the world.

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BTS member Jin has touched hearts once again with his kind gesture to support those affected by wildfires.

On April 3, Jin visited Gilan Middle School in Gilan-myeon, Andong, to serve meals to disaster victims and firefighters. His actions brought much-needed comfort to the people in the area.

Gilan Middle School is where celebrity chef Baek Jong Won, a close friend of Jin, has been running a free meal service through his company, The Born Korea.

Since March 28, The Born Korea has been providing meals for the wildfire victims, preparing 300 to 700 servings each time to ensure that the affected people and firefighters receive warm food.

Jin quietly made his way to Andong, a region that suffered extensive damage from the wildfire, to lend a helping hand.

Big Hit Music, Jin’s agency, shared, “Jin wanted to provide even a small amount of help to those affected by the wildfires, which is why he decided to participate in this volunteer activity.”

This heartwarming gesture follows BTS's large donations for wildfire recovery efforts. Jungkook donated a whopping 1 billion KRW, while V gave 200 million KRW, and RM, J-Hope, and Suga each contributed 100 million KRW to aid in the recovery.

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