BTS’s « Idol » music video has surpassed one billion views.
YouTube views for the title track « Idol » from BTS‘ repackage album « LOVE YOURSELF’ Answer« , released in August 2018, surpassed 1 billion views at approximately 10:39 p.m. on September 11th. As a result, « Idol » is the sixth title to reach a billion views in the history of the group, after « DNA » and « Boy with luv (Feat. Halsey)« , 1.2 billion views of « Dynamite », 1 billion views for the remix of « MIC Drop« , and « Fake love« .
Shortly after its release, the music video for « Idol », which gained worldwide popularity, ranking 11th on the US Billboard’s « Hot 100 » singles chart and 21st on « Official Single Chart 100 » in the UK. United, attracts attention with its colorful ensemble of tropical savanna grasslands, Bukcheong Lion Play, Euro-Asian architecture and traditional Korean style. In particular, the graphic effect of subculture is added to the performance which combines Korean samulnori and mask dance, attracting the attention of viewers.
Journalist: Shawn
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Source: SNS BTS
