How BTS ‘Dynamite’ Made History

Fahri Karakas
ILLUMINATION
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3 min readAug 27, 2020

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BTS is on a roll. Their latest music video “Dynamite” has smashed many records since it was released. The video has had the most views in 24 hours in YouTube history, with a whopping record of 101.1 million views recorded in a single day. The video has recently become the fastest music video in history to eclipse 200 million views. You can see this video below and witness a yet another historical moment for BTS:

“Dynamite” is the first BTS song entirely in English. The blockbuster song has already set a new standard in radio, streaming, sales, and YouTube. The song is now expected to make a historic number 1 debut on Billboard Hot 100.

BTS has also released a second alternative video for their new single involving playful scenes, different angles, and amusing bloopers. BigHit announcement states: “Viewers are able to see BTS in action, all of them having fun together in joyful vibes.” Enjoy this B-side version below:

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Fahri Karakas
ILLUMINATION

Associate Professor in Business & Leadership at University of East Anglia. Passionate about doodling, imagination, and creativity. Author of Self-Making Studio.