BTS Achieves First US Double-Platinum With Track “Dynamite”
BTS‘s hit song “Dynamite” has added another achievement to its repertoire after becoming a double platinum-certified track in the US!
A tweet from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced on March 17 (US local time) that alongside being certified gold, platinum, the track had earned the group their first double-platinum status in America.
“Life is sweet as honey” for @bts_bighit now that #BTS_Dynamite 🧨 has certified Gold 📀, Platinum 💿 & DOUBLE Platinum! Congratulations 🎉 #BTS @BigHitEnt pic.twitter.com/cUwC7Sm1MX
— RIAA (@RIAA) March 17, 2021
According to the RIAA, to achieve double-platinum, a song has to have earned two million units, including sales, downloads, and streams.
In addition to this, BTS also already holds five platinum certifications. It includes platinum albums Map of the Soul: 7, Love Yourself: Answer, and the singles “Idol,” “MIC Drop,” and “Boy With Luv.” It is also the most for any Korean pop act!
