LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 10: South Korean boy band BTS backstage during the 61st Annual GRAMMY … [+]
BTS is once again achieving some truly incredible things on the Billboard charts. Despite currently being on hiatus, the group continues to captivate fans with their upcoming releases. Their latest single “Take Two” has already achieved an impressive feat—it debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs chart this week, a global ranking of the most-discussed tunes on Twitter.
“Take Two” is generating immense buzz even before its official release on Friday, June 9. The mere announcement of the song sent BTS fans into a frenzy, resulting in millions of tweets about the highly anticipated track. This online excitement propelled “Take Two” to the top spot on the Hot Trending Songs chart, illustrating the band’s immense popularity and the widespread enthusiasm surrounding their new music.
The fact that “Take Two” outperformed numerous new entries from other notable artists, including Foo Fighters, Stray Kids, Kendrick Lamar, and Madonna, is a testament to BTS’s immense influence and dedicated fanbase.
“Take Two” marks the fourth time BTS has reached the summit of the Hot Trending Songs chart. In 2021, the band topped the list—which was brand new at the time—with their hits “Butter” and “Permission to Dance.” These tracks also made a significant impact on the Hot 100 chart, briefly claiming the No. 1 position. In 2022, BTS achieved their third No. 1 on the Hot Trending Songs chart with “Yet to Come,” which served as their last chart-topper until now.
The remarkable performance of “Take Two” on social media bodes well for the single’s future success. When a song generates such widespread discussion and anticipation, it often translates into noticeable streaming numbers and sales upon its official release. With fans eagerly awaiting the drop of “Take Two,” there is a strong possibility that BTS will add yet another Hot 100 hit to their illustrious discography.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2023/06/07/btss-new-single-hits-no-1-on-a-billboard-chart-before-its-even-released/