BTS' 'Dynamite', BLACKPINK's 'Kill This Love' and More: These are the Most Streamed Songs by Korean Acts on Spotify So Far

From BTS's "Dynamite" to BLACKPINK's "Kill This Love," we can't help but keep putting these bops on repeat!

With that being said, check out which songs by a Korean act is currently the most streamed on the global music platform, Spotify!

BTS' "Dynamite" is the Most Streamed Song by a Korean Act on Spotify

Shining through the city with a little funk and soul as the most streamed song by a Korean act on Spotify is none other than BTS' first-ever English song "Dynamite," which was released back on August 21, 2020.

According to Spotify, "Dynamite" is just a smidge away from making history of reaching a billion streams, with the song already accumulating more than a whopping 968 million streams on Spotify - an impressive feat considering "Dynamite" was just released less than a year ago, standing at 318 days or a little over 10 months since its release.

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"Dynamite" is BTS' first song recorded completely in English and is an upbeat disco-pop genre that features several elements of soul, funk, and bubblegum pop and taking influence from the music in the 1970s, such as echoing synths, horns, and snapping handclaps.

The song's lyrics contain the joys and appreciation of the little things in life that make it more valuable, especially during the ongoing pandemic.

Upon the song's release, "Dynamite" became a huge success both domestic and overseas, such as earning BTS their first Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, as well as recognition from the Recording Academy, making them the first Korean act to do so.

Not only that, but the song also topped numerous charts worldwide, such as multiple Billboard charts - including Hot 100 and Global 200, Gaon, and more. "Dynamite" also peaked at No.2 on Rolling Stone's Top 100 and No.3 on UK's Singles Chart.

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BLACKPINK's "Kill This Love" is the Third Most Streamed Song by a Korean Act on Spotify

BLACPINK in your area! Taking the spot as the third most streamed song by a Korean act on Spotify, and following behind BTS' "Dynamite" and "Boy With Luv" is BLACKPINK's "Kill This Love."

According to Spotify, "Kill This Love" currently has over 473 million streams on Spotify, making BLACKPINK the girl group with the most streamed song by a Korean act as well.

"Kill This Love," which was released more than two years ago on April 4, 2019, is an electropop song featuring trap and stomping elements, as well as horns and percussions. The song, dubbed the "breakup anthem," contains lyrics that talk about ending a toxic relationship.

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"Kill This Love," just like the group's other songs, attained worldwide success. BLACKPINK became the highest-charting female K-Pop group after "Kill This Love" peaked at No.33 on UK's Singles Chart and No.41 on Billboard's Hot 100.

In addition, the song also topped Billboard's World Digital Songs Sales Chart and was selected as one of the best K-Pop songs by numerous media outlets such as Billboard, Rolling Stone, and more.

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These are the Top 10 Most Streamed Songs by Korean Acts on Spotify So Far:

*number of streams

1. BTS - "Dynamite" (968 million)

2. BTS - "Boy With Luv" (687 million)

3. BLACKPINK - "Kill This Love" (473 million)

4. BLACKPINK - "How You Like That" (461 million)

5. BTS - "Fake Love" (440 million)

6. BLACKPINK feat. Dua Lipa - "Kiss and Make Up" (435 million)

7. BTS - "DNA" (400 million)

8. BLACKPINK - "DDU-DU DDU-DU" (395 million)

9. BTS - "Life Goes On" (334.4 million)

10. BTS - "Blood Sweat and Tears" (334.2 million)

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Written by Robyn Joan

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