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BTS surpasses 10 billion streams
First group to achieve milestone
In short
BTS surpassed 10 billion streams on Spotify this year.
This is the first time a group has set this record worldwide.
The regular 5th album 'Ariana' led the record with over 5 billion streams.
Key facts
| When | As of the 16th, cumulative streams for this year exceeded 10 billion. |
|---|---|
| Who | BTS became the first group among groups worldwide to set this record. |
| What | Spotify annual streaming surpassed 10 billion streams. This increased 122% from last year. |
| How | The regular 5th album 'Ariana' released in March led the record with over 5 billion streams. |
What it means for me
K-pop music is being consistently consumed worldwide, serving as an indicator of its global presence.
