Global superstar group BTS has reached another major milestone as the music video for Dynamite officially surpassed 2.1 billion views on YouTube.

According to updates on June 24 (KST), the video crossed the 2.1 billion-view mark nearly six years after its release on August 21, 2020. The achievement further cements Dynamite as BTS’s most-viewed music video and one of the most successful K-pop releases of all time.

With the milestone, Dynamite becomes the first music video by a K-pop boy group to reach 2.1 billion views on YouTube, extending a record that BTS already held.

What makes the accomplishment even more impressive is the song’s longevity. The video reportedly needed only about nine months to grow from 2.0 billion to 2.1 billion views, demonstrating that the track continues to attract listeners and viewers long after its initial release.

Released during the height of the global pandemic, Dynamite represented a pivotal moment in BTS’s career. It was the group’s first fully English-language single and introduced the seven-member act to an even broader international audience.

Built around a bright disco-pop sound and an uplifting message, the song quickly became a worldwide phenomenon. The colorful visuals, infectious chorus, and positive energy resonated with listeners across continents, helping BTS reach new heights in the global music industry.

The song’s impact extended far beyond YouTube. Dynamite became BTS’s first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a historic breakthrough for both the group and K-pop as a whole. The achievement demonstrated that Korean artists could compete directly at the top of the Western mainstream music market.

Many industry observers view Dynamite as one of the defining songs of BTS’s career because it helped accelerate the globalization of K-pop and introduced millions of new listeners to Korean music.

Despite being released nearly six years ago, the track continues to perform strongly across streaming and video platforms. It remains a staple of BTS playlists, frequently appears in recommendation algorithms, and continues to attract new fans discovering the group’s catalog for the first time.

The milestone also arrives during an active period for BTS. Following the completion of military service by all members, the group has reunited and resumed large-scale activities, including their ongoing ARIRANG World Tour. The renewed attention surrounding the group has likely contributed to continued growth in views and streams across their older releases.

For BTS and their global fanbase, ARMY, the achievement serves as another reminder of the group’s extraordinary staying power. While many viral hits fade over time, Dynamite continues to draw audiences years after its release.

By surpassing 2.1 billion views, the music video not only adds another record to BTS’s résumé but also reinforces the group’s status as one of the most influential acts in modern music history. As K-pop continues to expand internationally, Dynamite remains one of the songs most closely associated with that global breakthrough.