Through "Black Swan," BTS Makes New Achievements and Becomes a Trending Topic

Black Swan released on March 5, 2020, BTS's music video titled "Black Swan" from the album Map of The Soul: 7, which was suddenly released, attracted public attention because the creativity and visuals provided by these seven multitalented men were not kidding. In addition, BTS also took a filming location at a magnificent theater located in the Broadway Theater District, Downtown LA.

What new achievements did BTS achieve to steal the attention of cyberspace?

1. Packaged in two different versions, the music video for "Black Swan" has already reached 120 million views in a short time. Now it has 339 million views.

2. Not only did it reach the highest number of viewers, but the number of likes in the "Black Swan" video reached 6.7 million, you know. Even the hashtag #BlackSwan was tweeted more than 200,000 times when it was released last March.

3. On June 6, 2020, BTS added to the long list of countries whose iTunes charts are dominated by the single "Black Swan." Cape Verde became the last country to bring BTS to a new milestone successfully.

4. Hanging out in first place on the iTunes charts in 103 countries has succeeded in making BTS replace Adele, who has been at number one for five years with the single "Hello" in 102 countries. ARMY's hard work, fantastic!

5. Not only that, but BTS also beat the record held by Michael Jackson for 36 years with the album Map of The Soul: 7

It feels appropriate if BTS is considered a K-pop group that significantly influences the Korean or foreign music world.

Interesting facts behind the making of BlackSwan's MV

1. The video "Black Swan" follows the cinematic visual of the single "ON," released at the end of February. On February 21, BTS released "'ON' Kinetic Manifesto Film: Come Prima" as the initial visual for the "ON" clip that leads like a short film. Have you seen it yet? Until now, the video has been watched by more than 339 million views!

2. BTS's latest album explores various genres of music, from pop ballads to hip-hop jams. But in an interview with the Grammys, Suga—a member of BTS—said, "It seems that genre divisions are becoming less and less meaningful now." "Our genre is BTS. That's the genre we want to make and the music we want. New genres," added V and J-Hope.

3. A month earlier, BTS also released the art film "Black Swan" danced by MN Dance Company. A contemporary, fusion, and urban dance group based in Slovenia. By highlighting contemporary dance, Jimin, who studied contemporary dance throughout his youth, focuses on this short film.

4. Also, in early February, photos of BTS' warm-up and dance choreography practice videos for the "Black Swan" music video appeared on YouTube. They were in America to perform at the 2020 Grammy Awards, the iHeartRadio live event, and The Late Late Show with James Corden. Wow!

5. The return of BTS with new works is not half-hearted. So many art executions become a new attraction not only for fans but also for the ears and eyes of the general public. Just take a look at the latest BTS clip, and see why this video is trending in cyberspace!

BTS is also recorded in K-Pop history with various proud achievment. This certainly makes ARMY feel grateful because Big Hit Entertainment (now HYBE) has given a worldwide boy group. Do you agree?