BTS’s New Single Outsells The Rest Of The Top Five Biggest Songs In America Combined

BTS continue to make their presence felt on the Billboard charts, despite being on a break from writing and recording new music. Their latest single, “Take Two,” has propelled them back to the top of several rankings, reaffirming their status as powerhouses in the music industry and the kind of act that can sell a song like few in the business.

“Take Two” debuts at No. 1 on this week’s Digital Song Sales chart. This particular chart differs from more closely-watched rankings like the Hot 100 as it focuses solely on tracks that have sold the most copies in the United States. The impressive performance of “Take Two” can be attributed to its exceptional sales numbers, which far surpass those of its competitors.

During its debut week, “Take Two” sold just under 31,000 copies, according to Luminate. While it may not be BTS’s biggest sales frame ever (far from it, in fact), it significantly outpaced every other track in America, allowing the group to effortlessly reclaim the summit on the Digital Song Sales chart. The band faced little competition on this purchase-only tally, solidifying their dominance.

In its first week, “Take Two” outsold the combined sales of all other tracks within the top five. With 10,200 copies sold, Luke Combs’ “Fast Car” takes the second spot, followed by Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” with 7,400 copies sold. The politically-charged “81 Million Votes, My Ass” claims the fourth spot with 5,700 copies, while Jelly Roll’s “Need a Favor” rounds out the top five with 5,100 copies. BTS’s new hit surpasses the runner-up more than three times over.

BTS’s reign on the Digital Song Sales chart has been nothing short of extraordinary. With “Take Two,” the group has now secured a total of twelve No. 1 hits on this chart, the highest number among all groups in U.S. history. In the broader spectrum, when considering all acts, BTS holds in sixth place. They trail behind notable names such as Taylor Swift, who boasts 26 No. 1s, Nicki Minaj with 15, Rihanna with 14, and both Justin Bieber and Drake with 13 each.

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