LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 03: (L-R) V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope of BTS attends the … [+]
Even during their hiatus, BTS continues to release music and captivate their dedicated fan base. Their latest single “Take Two” has landed an impressive debut at No. 1 on both of Billboard’s global charts, marking yet another trip to the summit for the group. This achievement not only reaffirms their undeniable popularity but also solidifies their place in Billboard chart history (again).
With “Take Two” reaching No. 1, BTS becomes the first music act to achieve a No. 1 position on one of Billboard’s global charts every single year since their inception. This remarkable feat further cements their status as global superstars and shows that nobody is doing it like they are right now…even if they’re not together at the moment.
Since the introduction of the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart in 2020, BTS has consistently sent at least one song to the top spot each year. The ranking analyzes the consumption of tracks worldwide, excluding data from the United States. In its inaugural year, the South Korean septet secured No. 1 hits with both “Dynamite” and “Life Goes On.”
In 2021, BTS continued their chart dominance with three more No. 1 hits: “Butter,” “Permission To Dance,” and their collaboration with Coldplay, “My Universe.” These quick wins brought their career total to five No. 1 global smashes.
While their pace slowed down a bit in 2022, BTS still managed to claim the top spot with their song “Yet to Come.” Now, with the release of “Take Two,” they have added another No. 1 hit to their impressive collection, and kept their annual tradition alive.
BTS stands as the undeniable leaders in terms of the most No. 1 hits in the history of the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart. With their latest achievement, they have now sent seven singles to the penthouse. Their closest competitor, Blackpink, has managed to secure only three No. 1 hits, less than half of what BTS has accomplished thus far.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2023/06/22/bts-is-the-only-act-in-history-to-hit-no-1-on-one-billboard-chart-every-single-year/