BTS' 'DNA' video hits 1 billion views on YouTube; First Korean boy band to reach the mark

BTS's DNA music video just completed 1 billion views on YouTube, making m first Korean boy-band to achieve this stature. song that released back in 2017 from album Love Yourself: Answers took about 2 years and eight months to hit 1 billion views crediting to success of Korean band worldwide. Before DNA, PSY’s Gangnam Style, Gentleman and BLACKPINK’s DDU-DU DDU-DU have been able to touch this marker. 

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BTS' most acclaimed song 

DNA is one of most kwn songs worldwide and has also won Korean boy-band many awards. DNA landed at number 49 on Billboard's 100 Best Songs of 2017. Billboard also ranked it number 49 on ir list of "100 Greatest Boy Band Songs of All Time". It was also awarded one of best Korean songs of year 2017 by Idolator.  

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EDM and hip-hop dance number's video starts with a whistle tune and acoustic guitar. It features all 7 of its members - V, J-Hope, RM, Jin, Jimin, Jungkook, and Suga. BTS, also kwn as Bangtan Boys, can be seen dancing against colourful backgrounds.   

BTS' journey to fame 

boy band debuted in South Korea in 2013 with More Dream from album 2 Cool 4 Skool, which gained m much popularity within country. next song to bring m some more national attention was Boy in Luv (2014). Much of ir later international popularity was gained in 2017 when y were seen at Billboard Music Awards and also when y made ir American television debut at American Music Awards (AMAs). y were also touring in United States at this point.  band is w internationally kwn for its pop music and dance moves and has mand to gain a huge fan base. 

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BTS' fans are referred to as ARMY and have mand to keep boy-band always trending. In an interview with a media ncy, RM said band likes to keep itself humble. RM said that first step was to love ir own selves and n create wonderful music. RM is also leader of band and is a rapper. BTS also gone on to appear on many American TV shows. 

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Promo Pic credit: BTS' Instagram