BTS's V self-composed OST "Sweet Night" has just topped the iTunes Chart in its 109th country, Switzerland. The song had broken numerous record and maintained its position on the charts despite being unpromoted. V is the first and only artist in the world to have a song chart at #1 in 109 countries. The song is an OST for the drama "Itaewon Class". The song is sang entirely in English.
On top of that, BTS's V is the first Korean soloist since PSY to get #1 in all European countries, and many are calling this an all-kill in Europe.
Back in July, V made headlines as his song has topped the charts in 102 countries, tying with Adele at second place for the most countries to have their song reach number one. He has since broken the record that was originally held by his group, BTS, who recently marked hitting #1 in 104 countries for "Black Swan".
Notably, V, BTS, and Adele are the only artists in the world to top the iTunes charts in more than 100 countries. Fans applaud V for constantly extending his record while also setting new ones as a group with BTS and as a soloist.
"Sweet Night" is also the highest charting song by a Korean soloist on the worldwide iTunes Top Songs Chart. Since its release on March 13, the song has sat on the charts for 62 days - roughly 2 months! Additionally, "Sweet Night" is the first official solo project for BTS's V and has its own music video. The comment section of said video is filled with overwhelming response from fans all around the world.
Fans celebrated his success by trending hashtags on Twitter, applauding V for his milestone. The two hashtags ARMYs created for V trended at #1 and #2 in South Korea.
Congratulations, V!
BTS debuted in 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment are known for co-writing and producing most of their material. They touched the hearts of their audience with their lyrics, which usually focus on personal and social commentary, mental illness, troubles of adolescence, loving and being oneself.
With "Wings" being BTS's first album to sell one million copies in South Korea, the boys were able to bring their music to the West, leading the Hallyu Wave into the United States and breaking numerous records. They are the first Korean group to receive certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. They are the first Korean act to top the Billboard 200 with "Love Yourself: Tear" and have hit the top of the U.S. charts numerous times. They are the fastest group since the Beatles to earn four number one albums in less than 2 years.
Further, BTS is the best-selling artist in South Korean history and were the second best-selling artists of 2018. Media outlets have dubbed then as the "Princes of Pop" and were in Time's 100 most influential people in the world list in 2019
They are the youngest ever recipients of the Order of Cultural Merit from the President of South Korea.
