Since their debut in 2013, the South Korean boy band BTS has been a global phenomenon. With their infectious music, relatable lyrics, and electrifying performances, they have become one of the most successful acts in the world. As a result, their music has made its way onto the Billboard charts.
In 2017, BTS made their first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 with their single “DNA.” The song peaked at No. 67, becoming the first K-pop group to chart on the Hot 100. Since then, the group has charted 26 songs on the Hot 100, all between 2017 and 2022, including 10 top 10s and six No. 1s.
The group’s first No. 1 single was “Dynamite,” which topped the Hot 100 for two weeks in 2020. This was followed by “Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat),” a collaboration with Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo, which also topped the chart for two weeks in 2020.
In 2021, BTS had two No. 1 singles on the Hot 100. The first was “Life Goes On,” which topped the chart for two weeks. The second was “Butter,” which topped the chart for three weeks. This made BTS the first group to have two No. 1 singles in the same year since The Beatles in 1964.
The group’s most recent No. 1 single was “Peaches,” which topped the chart for one week in 2021. This was followed by “Film Out,” which peaked at No. 8 on the Hot 100.
In addition to their success on the Hot 100, BTS has also had a number of songs chart on the Billboard 200. The group’s first album, “Love Yourself: Tear,” debuted at No. 1 on the chart in 2018, becoming the first K-pop album to top the chart. Since then, the group has had four other albums chart in the top 10 of the Billboard 200.
BTS has also had a number of songs chart on the Billboard Global 200, with “Dynamite” topping the chart for three weeks in 2020. This made BTS the first group to have a No. 1 single on the chart.
Overall, BTS has had an incredible run on the Billboard charts. With 26 songs charting on the Hot 100, 10 top 10s, and six No. 1s, the group has cemented their place as one of the most successful acts in the world. They have also had a number of albums chart on the Billboard 200 and have had a No. 1 single on the Billboard Global 200. As the group continues to make music, it is likely that they will continue to make their mark on the Billboard charts.
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