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BTS is the leading force in Kpop: Over the past 11 years, BTS has solidified their position as the unparalleled "Kings of Kpop," leaving an indelible mark on the music industry. Composed of talented members V, Jungkook, Jimin, Jhope, Suga, RM, and Jin, the septet has consistently pushed boundaries, shattered records, and redefined the possibilities of Kpop globally. With a legacy of chart-topping hits, trailblazing trends, and unprecedented achievements, BTS continues to dominate headlines and captivate audiences worldwide. Their impressive repertoire includes multiple record-breaking milestones, including several music records and Guinness World Records.

BTS' influence extends far beyond the Kpop sphere from sold-out tours and album sales to social media supremacy and cultural impact. As a testament to their enduring success and dedication, here are the numerous records broken by BTS, cementing their status as the leading force in Kpop.

All Records Broken By BTS

Guinness World Record By BTS

Record Title Record Set Record Holder Record Date
Most Twitter engagements - Group (male) 152,112 avg. retweets (by May 8, 2017) BTS May 8, 2017
Most Twitter engagements overall 252,200 avg. retweets BTS November 22, 2017
Most viewed music video online in 24 hours by a Kpop group "DNA" - 21 Million Views BTS August 21, 2018
Most Twitter engagements overall 330,624 avg. retweets BTS August 21, 2018
Most viewed YouTube music video in 24 hours "IDOL" - 45 Million Views BTS August 24-25, 2018
Most viewed YouTube music video in 24 hours by a Kpop group Boy With Luv" - 74.6 Million Views BTS April 12-13, 2019
Most viewed YouTube music video in 24 hours "Boy With Luv" - 74.6 Million Views BTS April 12-13, 2019
Most viewed YouTube video in 24 hours "Boy With Luv" - 74.6 Million Views BTS April 12-13, 2019
Fastest to reach one million followers on TikTok 3 hours and 31 minutes BTS October 23, 2019
Most viewers for a music concert live stream 756,000 people BTS June 14, 2020
Most viewed YouTube video in 24 hours "Dynamite" - 101.1 Million Views BTS August 21-22, 2020
Most viewed YouTube music video in 24 hours "Dynamite" - 101.1 Million Views BTS August 21-22, 2020
Most viewed YouTube music video in 24 hours by a K-pop group "Dynamite" - 101.1 Million Views BTS  June 26-27, 2020
Most viewed YouTube video in 24 hours "Butter" - 108 Million Views BTS  August 21-22, 2020
 
 
 
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In 2023, BTS was awarded with the following Guinness World Records:

Most followers on Instagram for a music group 

Most followers on Twitter for a music group

Most followers on TikTok for a music group

Twitter Records Broken By BTS

Because of the strong support from BTS ARMY on social media, it's not unexpected that the group achieved the Guinness World Record for the most Twitter engagements for any account and the most engagements for a group. In 2019, BTS averaged 422,228 retweets on the platform, demonstrating the enthusiastic interaction and dedication of their fanbase worldwide.

Record Title Record Set Record Holder Record Date
Highest number of Twitter followers for a Korean account 8.724 million followers BTS October 1, 2017
Highest number of Twitter followers for a Korean account 9 million followers BTS October 12, 2017
Highest number of Twitter followers for a Korean account 10 million followers BTS November 13, 2017
Highest number of Twitter followers for a Korean account 11 million followers BTS December 13, 2017
Most social media engagements by an artist 502 million likes and retweets BTS 12 million followers
Highest number of Twitter followers for a Korean account 12 million followers  BTS January 17, 2018
Highest number of Twitter followers for a Korean account 13 million followers BTS  March 3, 2018 
Highest number of Twitter followers for a Korean account 14 million followers BTS April 9, 2018 
Most tweets under a single hashtag in 24 hours 45 million tweets BTS May 15, 2018
Highest number of Twitter followers for a Korean account  15 million followers BTS  May 30, 2018
Highest number of Twitter followers for a Korean account 18.3 million followers BTS Feb 13, 2019 

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