Add another win to the list ARMYs, because BTS just ranked #34 on Apple Music’s Most-Streamed Songs of the Past Decade, reminding the world that while trends come and go, BTS stays.
The track that secured this top spot? “Dynamite,” the bright, disco-pop anthem that had everyone dancing in their kitchens during the pandemic, topped charts worldwide, and became the first song by a Korean act to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Apple Music’s new “Top 100 Songs of the Past Decade” placed “Dynamite” above countless Western hits, proving that BTS didn’t just enter the global music scene—they owned it.
The list, released to mark Apple Music’s 10-year anniversary, ranks songs from 2015 to 2024 by streaming data, revealing who truly dominated listeners’ playlists for an entire decade. And there they are, BTS, the only K-pop act to break into the top 50, sitting pretty in a sea of English-language songs, showing once again that language is no barrier when the music is that good.
Let’s remember: “Dynamite” wasn’t just a cute pop moment. It was a cultural reset. It was the song that helped millions find a slice of joy in dark times, the song that kept breaking streaming records and stayed on the charts like it was glued there, and the song that had people from all over the world trying to hit those high notes in the shower.
And yes, ARMYs celebrated accordingly, flooding social media with proud reminders that BTS didn’t just appear on the list—they claimed a spot many artists can only dream about, proving that a song in English by a Korean group could dominate a decade of global listening habits.
It’s also a gentle reminder to the industry: BTS isn’t a passing wave or a niche phenomenon. They are mainstream. They are global. They are history in the making. Every milestone like this is not just about numbers; it’s about the cultural and emotional impact BTS has created through their music.
Fans also noted that “Dynamite” continues to pull massive streams even years after its release, further proving its timelessness while BTS members continue to serve in the military, living rent-free on global charts while they’re away.
So here’s to BTS, for once again reminding us that they’re not just here to participate; they’re here to lead, to inspire, and to leave a mark so deep that even a decade-long chart can’t help but give them their flowers.
And to ARMY: keep streaming, keep supporting, and keep reminding the world why BTS’s music continues to resonate, decade after decade.
“Dynamite” at #34? Feels about right. Let’s see which track they’ll put on the next decade’s list.
