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BTS’ ‘DNA’ music video surpasses 200 million views

By Rumy Doo

Published : Dec. 17, 2017 - 17:16

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Trailblazing K-pop boy band BTS has set yet another record in K-pop history.

The music video for the group’s song “DNA” has surpassed 200 million views on YouTube in three months since its Sept. 18 release.

It is the quickest a K-pop music video has surpassed 200 million views.

BTS now has under its belt four videos that have surpassed the 200 million mark, including those for “Fire,” “Blood, Sweat & Tears” and “Dope.”

BTS stars in the music video of “DNA.” (Big Hit Entertainment-YouTube) BTS stars in the music video of “DNA.” (Big Hit Entertainment-YouTube)

Seven of its music videos have surpassed 100 million views on YouTube -- “Save Me,” “Not Today,” “Danger,” “I Need U,” “Boy In Luv,” “Spring Day” and “War of Hormone.”

The seven-member K-pop act has been making a global impact as a pop icon, smashing records and setting milestone achievements.

BTS became the first Korean act to enter Billboard’s year-end “Top 10 Artists” list and set a new record in Japan’s Oricon Charts as well.

(doo@heraldcorp.com)