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On September 2, 2024, the South Korean media outlet Star News reported that BTS' IDOL MV emerged as the group's fifth music video to surpass 1.3 billion views. According to the outlet, the septet captured people's attention worldwide with the appealing visuals and cinematography of the music video.
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IDOL was released on August 24, 2018, through Big Hit Entertainment as the title track of the band's third compilation record, Love Yourself Answer (2018). Additionally, a separate version of the track, featuring the Trinidadian-born singer and rapper Nicki Minaj, was incorporated as the bonus track on the digital version of the record.
BTS's IDOL debuted at the number 11 position on the Billboard Hot 100
Following the release of IDOL, the track debuted at the number 11 position on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100. Subsequently, the two versions sold over 43,000 downloads within the first week of sale in the United States, and the track was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. It garnered over 24.4 million streams in the first week of its release.
Upon its release on YouTube on August 24, 2018, the music video accumulated 45.9 million views within the first 24 hours. It also became the most-viewed music video by a K-pop group in the first 24 hours and crossed 100 million views that same week.
The track was produced by Pdogg and penned by songwriters, including Bang Si-hyuk, Kang Hyo-won, Tamposi, Onika Maraj, Roman Campolo, Kim Nam-joon, Shin Dong-hyuk, and others. Additionally, the Japanese version of the song was released as a B-side track on July 3, 2019.
BTS's IDOL also bagged multiple accolades, including Song of the Year and Music Video of the Year at E! People's Choice Awards, Favorite Music Video and TikTok Best Music Video at Mnet Asian Music Awards, Best Dance Track-Male and Best Music Video at MBC Plus X Genie Music Awards, and others.
According to the outlet, the septet captured the attention of global and domestic audiences with its powerful choreography and performance, accompanied by a unique set of Euro-Asian architecture and Korean traditional styles. It incorporated elements of Korean culture, including Samulnori, talcum, and subcultural graphic effects, which enhanced the quality of the music video.
In recent news, BTS Jin was discharged from mandatory military service on June 12, 2024, and subsequently launched his own solo variety program, Run Jin. He also appeared in variety shows, including Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island and I Love Everyone's Zoo.
Meanwhile, Suga was investigated by the police on August 6, 2024, for a driving under the influence (DUI) case. The other members of the group, including j-hope, Kim Namjoon, Jimin, Kim Taehyung, and Jungkook, are currently enlisted for their mandatory military service.
Additionally, BTS' Kim Namjoon and Jungkook were gearing up to release their solo documentaries, titled RM: Right People, Wrong Place and JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL. While RM would unveil his documentary at the 29th Busan International Film Festival, Jungkook's project would hit theaters worldwide on September 18, 2024.
