BTS' timeless hit Spring Day has achieved an extraordinary milestone by securing a spot on MelOn's Year-End Chart Top 100 for eight consecutive years from 2017 through 2024. This historic achievement, announced via MelOn's official social media accounts on January 9, 2024, marks the song as the first ever to reach this feat in the platform's history.
The song's consistent ranking on one of Korea's most significant music charts highlights the deep connection it has fostered with listeners over the years. Fans celebrate the achievement with immense pride, affectionately dubbing the song their "queen" for its consistency and impact.
Queen for a reason!!! a fan said.
“See what happens when you're the national anthem,” a fan said.
“It would be 2050 and spring day would still top melon chart,” a fan affirmed.
“Spring Day, you absolute queen.. Quite literally the unofficial national anthem of South Korea,” a fan claimed catering to the song’s impact.
Some other fans expressed their pride calling the artist "overachiever."
“This overachiever queen,” a fan coined.
“Life continues changing but bogoshipda remains permanent,” a fan remarked about a lyric of the song.
“Deserve. May none ever surpass it,” a fan wished.
“Namjoon wanted to make a timeless song, and yes, he made it,” a fan stated.
Spring Day continues its influence on MelOn charts
Over the years, BTS' Spring Day has amassed an impressive list of achievements, announcing its place as one of the most iconic tracks in history. Beyond its consistent performance on MelOn's Year-End Chart, the song has demonstrated global dominance and across international music charts.
On February 10, 2024, just three days shy of its 7th anniversary, the BTS song was crowned the most successful song ever on the MelOn music streaming platform. This remarkable feat included records for the highest number of likes, streams, unique listeners, and the longest charting period for a single track.
In August 2024, the song reached yet another historic milestone, becoming the first-ever track on MelOn to surpass one billion streams. Adding to its accolades, the song won the prestigious "Song of the Year" award at the 9th MelOn Music Awards in 2023.
The positions it has held on MelOn's Top 100 over the past eight years can be given as follows:
- 2017: #13
- 2018: #21
- 2019: #38
- 2020: #38
- 2021: #40
- 2022: #61
- 2023: #46
- 2024: #67
The track's influence extends beyond numbers and awards. In February 2024, Rolling Stone named Spring Day the greatest K-pop song of all time. Being chosen as the best showcased the impact that it has had on the minds of fans.
With its haunting melody and poignant lyrics, Spring Day has been an anthem of longing and hope. Its message of waiting for the arrival of spring as a metaphor for reuniting with a lost loved one continues to reverberate in fans' hearts timelessly.