What were you doing this week? Because BTS casually collected their 13th U.S. platinum certification like it was just another Tuesday. While most artists are still dreaming about cracking the Billboard Hot 100 once, BTS is over here turning their discography into a platinum museum.
Yes, ARMY. This is not a drill. BTS has now officially earned 13 RIAA platinum certifications in the United States, making them the most platinum-certified K-pop act in U.S. history. Let’s take a moment to inhale, exhale, and scream into the void with pride.
The Newest Platinum Squad
The latest songs to hit the million-unit milestone in the U.S. are:
- Run
- Blood Sweat & Tears
- DNA
- Fake Love
Every one of these songs has now sold (and streamed) over 1 million units in the United States alone. These aren’t just fan favorites—they’re certified history-makers, literally.
And in case you forgot—this is on top of the massive numbers BTS already pulled with Dynamite, Butter, and Boy With Luv. These new certifications just prove they’re not done, they’re just getting warmed up.
BTS / photo credit: BigHit
So… What Does Platinum Even Mean?
In the U.S., the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) awards:
- Gold = 500,000 units
- Platinum = 1 million units
- Multi-Platinum = 2 million+ and beyond
And BTS is officially swimming in plaques.
Let’s not forget that Dynamite didn’t just go platinum—it went 5× platinum. That’s over 5 million certified units. And before anyone says “But PSY did it first,” you’re right. But guess what? BTS did it more. And they did it over and over again.
And Oh, Their Gold Game Is Strong Too
If we’re talking U.S. sales domination, let’s throw in a few more names into BTS’s medal pile. These songs are officially Gold-certified (meaning 500,000+ units):
- Save Me
- Spring Day
- ON
- Black Swan
- Permission to Dance
So that’s not just 13 platinum tracks. That’s a whole museum of certified BTS excellence that spans every era—from the early pain of Run to the global joy of Permission to Dance. Who else is doing it like that?
(No one. The answer is no one.)
Why This Platinum Milestone Feels So Special
This isn’t just about numbers. It’s about longevity, consistency, and impact.
BTS didn’t ride a one-hit wave. They built a legacy. A legacy where even years-old tracks like Run and Blood Sweat & Tears are still crushing it in 2025. A legacy where each era holds its weight in platinum. A legacy that didn’t ask for validation from the West—but still earned it, repeatedly.
It’s also a reminder that despite enlistment schedules and solo ventures, BTS’s music still lives. Still charts. Still gets played, streamed, and loved in countries they haven’t stepped foot in for years.
Because this? This is what worldwide artist status actually looks like.
BTS: Breaking Records Like It’s a Hobby
Let’s recap:
- 13 Platinum-certified songs in the U.S.
- Multiple Gold hits still climbing
- Only K-pop act to dominate U.S. certifications this hard
- And they’re still in the middle of military service
If that doesn’t scream “global music royalty,” I don’t know what does.
Final Thoughts: Platinum Is Purple Now
BTS doesn’t need gimmicks. They don’t need scandals, viral stunts, or chart manipulation. They drop music from the heart—and the world responds. Loudly. With platinum plaques, record books, and billions of streams to prove it.
So yes, BTS just scored their 13th platinum in the U.S. And no, we’re not surprised. Because this is BTS. They don’t just raise the bar—they are the bar.
Now excuse us while we go re-stream Run for the thousandth time… because legends deserve it.
TL;DR:
- BTS earned their 13th U.S. platinum certification
- New platinum tracks: Run, Blood Sweat & Tears, DNA, Fake Love
- Already had platinum & multi-platinum bangers like Dynamite (5×)
- Additional Gold-certified tracks: Spring Day, ON, Black Swan, Save Me, Permission to Dance
- They now hold the most U.S. platinum certifications for any K-pop act
