BTS has done it again! The global sensation has made history with their smash hit "Dynamite," becoming the first K-pop group to reach a massive 2 billion streams on Spotify.

According to Big Hit Music on January 14, BTS’s digital single "Dynamite," which was released on August 21, 2020, hit the incredible milestone of 2 billion streams as of January 12. The group’s achievement marks a new record, making them the first K-pop artists ever to hit this milestone on the platform.

"Dynamite" also made waves when it became the first song by a Korean artist to hit No. 1 on Spotify’s “Daily Top Songs Global” chart, with an all-time high in streams on its release day. Not only that, but it was also the first K-pop song to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify—another record-breaking feat.

This song has been nothing short of revolutionary for BTS. With "Dynamite," they made history as the first Korean artists to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart and set the longest streak at No. 1 on the chart for a K-pop act. They also became the first-ever Korean artist nominated for a Grammy Award, one of the prestigious "Big Four" American music awards. And in Japan, BTS was the first foreign artist to hit over 800 million streams for a single song on Oricon’s charts.

Known for its lively disco-pop vibe, "Dynamite" has left a permanent mark on the global music scene. Its upbeat rhythm, catchy chorus, and incredible performances continue to captivate fans worldwide. Even after more than four years since its release, the song remains beloved by many, cementing its place as a timeless classic. At the end of last year, Dynamite even made it to UPROXX’s "The 100 Best Hit Songs of the Century So Far." Plus, the music video for "Dynamite" surpassed 1.9 billion views on YouTube, proving its lasting popularity.

BTS has once again proven why they are a global powerhouse, setting new records and breaking barriers for K-pop around the world.

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Singer Gummy showed her dedication as a mom by turning down drinks to take care of her child!

On May 9, a new video was uploaded to the Jip Daesung YouTube channel, featuring Gummy and hip-hop duo Dynamic Duo as guests.

When the food arrived, the staff told Dynamic Duo they could order alcohol, with Daesung adding, "This is all for the guests' comfort!"

Choiza then politely offered Gummy the choice, saying, "Let’s drink whatever Gummy wants." But the singer quickly declined, explaining, "I can’t drink today—I have to pick up my daughter."

Things got a little awkward when Daesung, the youngest, brought out soju. As he hesitated over who to serve first—Choiza or Gaeko—Gummy playfully scolded him like a mom, asking, "How do you even survive like this?"

Choiza joked, "Gummy got over her awkwardness after having a kid," but Gummy clarified, "I was never like this to begin with!" Laughing, Choiza admitted, "Actually, Daesung seems even more awkward than Gummy."

Daesung then shared a funny confession: "My sister says I have ‘beggar’s disease’—if I mess up on stage, I can’t stop thinking about it."

Choiza teased, "People around those with ‘beggar’s disease’ have it easy because they’re always reflecting on themselves."

Gummy disagreed, saying, "No, it’s actually hard to deal with them!"—only for Choiza to fire back, "You have it too!"

As Daesung kept goofing around, Gummy groaned, "Ugh, why are you making me want to drink so badly?"

Choiza suggested, "Just let your husband handle pickup today!" Though Gummy admitted, "Jo Jung Suk could do it," she still stuck to water, proving her commitment to mom duties!

Fans loved seeing her responsible yet relatable side—what a queen!

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