BTS doesn't stop to create history and brings pride to their country after receiving a golden certification in France, making them the first Korean pop group who was given this certificate in the history of the entertainment world.
According to The National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing, which is an inter-professional organization protecting the French records industry, BTS "Map of the Seoul: Persona" has gained the gold license in France, after reaching out the 50,000 sales or purchase in the country.
Moreover, it is tough to get a gold in France, especially that competitors were everywhere, and BTS has no label in France, so French ARMYs were purchasing their albums outside the country, directly from Korea, to count the sales to Korean charts as well.
It's a considerable achievement to have this certification, all thanks as well to the fans who supported the album purchase despite the tight market.
Also, SNEP has been reported to only include premium or paid streams, rejecting YouTube count of views due to the alleged manipulation of views, making it harder for the fans too.
On the other hand, "Map of the Soul: Persona" already gained various certifications coming from different countries around the world, including the 3x Million Certification from Korea, and Gold certification also coming from USA, Japan, and Poland, while BTS got their Silver certification from the United Kingdom or the UK.
Fans and supporters of the male idol group were extending their Congratulatory messages for BTS through social media outlets, and trending a hashtag #PersonaENOr.
ARMYs were also talking about how the album lacked official promotion, however, reaching and breaking one of the top 5 biggest music market in the world, which brings honor to South Korea for crossing the boundaries no one has ever done before.
Also, BTS is the only Asian singers who was listed among the shortlist non-french personalities who also got the same certification, together with Ariana Grande, Sting, Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, Raamstein, Shawn Mendez, and The Greatest Showman artists, proving that BTS influence and quality of music is part of the world-class industry.
Netizens expressed their heartfelt gratitude to French ARMYs as well for creating this history together with BTS, who has continuously, paying premium stream, album purchases for months, earning 10k after gaining 40k sales in September, with the support coming from international ARMYs as well.
Nevertheless, BTS had their two-night performance in Osaka, Japan, during December 14 and 15, for their Japan official Fan meeting Volume 5, wherein fans had their 5th Muster in Osaka, a dream for every Japanese fan.
In addition to this achievement, the Korean Institution of Corporate Reputation also announced that BTS had been the top 1 again for brand value ranking accumulating more than 12 million points, alongside with EXO as top 2 and ASTRO as the third place.
Meanwhile, regarding the issue of the false accusation of JTBC "Newsroom" for BTS and BigHit financial dispute, JTBC CEO already released his public apology, apologizing for the wrong report, creating damage and hoax article linking BTS to other agencies.
