BTS Achieves New Streaming Certifications in Japan and Prepares for Global Comeback
BTS has achieved new streaming certifications from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). The group's anthology album 'Proof' title track “Yet To Come” has surpassed 100 million cumulative streams in Japan, earning a Platinum certification in the streaming category. Additionally, “Love Maze,” a B-side from their third full-length album 'LOVE YOURSELF' 轉 ‘Tear’, has exceeded 50 million streams, securing a Gold certification.
The RIAJ awards monthly streaming certifications based on cumulative play counts: Gold for 50 million streams or more, Platinum for 100 million or more, and Diamond for 500 million or more. BTS currently holds a total of 16 Platinum and 48 Gold streaming certifications in Japan. Notably, “Dynamite” and “Butter” have both achieved Diamond certification, making BTS the first and only K-pop act to earn Diamond status in the Japanese streaming category.
“Yet To Come” reflects on BTS’s musical journey and what lies ahead, while “Love Maze” conveys a message of hope and not losing one’s way, dedicated to the group’s fandom, ARMY.
These streaming milestones are seen as a sign of global fans revisiting BTS’s music ahead of the group’s upcoming full-member comeback. BTS is gearing up to release their fifth full-length album, 'ARIRANG,' on March 20 at 1 PM KST, featuring 14 tracks exploring themes of identity, longing, and profound love.
In addition, BTS will embark on a world tour starting on April 9 at Goyang Stadium’s main arena, with 82 shows across 34 cities. All tour dates, including the Goyang concert, North American, and European legs, have sold out. The group is set to make history by holding solo concerts at major stadiums in the United States and Europe, becoming the first Korean artist to do so.