“This year is gonna be a MOMENT IN HISTORY”: Fans react as BTS becomes the most-streamed K-pop group on Spotify on the first day of 2025

BTS became most streamed K-pop group on Spotify in 2025 (Image via Instagram/@bts_bighitofficial)
BTS became most streamed K-pop group on Spotify in 2025 (Image via Instagram/@bts_bighitofficial)

On January 2, BTS emerged as the most streamed K-pop group on the music streaming platform Spotify on the first day of 2025. As the seven-member K-pop group prepares to return this year, they have achieved an important milestone. The group has consistently been the most streamed K-pop artist on Spotify from 2018 until 2024.

The music group’s fans were thrilled to witness their success. As a result, their fans poured the internet with their love and support for the boy band. To express their appreciation, one user on X commented:

“Oh this year is gonna be a MOMENT IN HISTORY”

Many other mixed responses for the boy band’s latest milestone were seen online. While some said the group “set the bar high in the music industry,” others congratulated them for their success.

“That's impressive! BTS continues to set the bar high in the music industry. It's great to see their hard work recognized on such a major platform,” commented a fan.
“Congratulations bangtan next BTS those looking for don't search in vain no one can be like them, the group hasn't been active for 3 years and they are still breaking records as the most listened to group, if it was another group they would be forgotten,” stated an admirer.
“BTS is just the best kpop group ever, no need to discuss,” wrote a fan.
“The power that @BTS_twt hold is exceptional ARMYs will always love & support them no matter rain or shine,” another user on X commented.

Some described the K-pop group’s impact as “unmatched,” while others claimed that it was the “best kpop group ever.”

“NOW read that again. “Despite being on hiatus, BTS WAS THE MOST STREAMED KPOP GRP ON on the first day of 2025!” This was on their hiatus status just watch what happens when they’re completely back!! Be ready," stated an admirer.
“BTS impact is unmatched – accept that their legacy won't be replicated, only admired,” wrote another fan.
“This is the fact that they're not just popular as a brand ambassador. The real musician that influence people with their inspiring music,” stated another admirer.

“BTS YEAR” trend dominated the internet with the beginning of 2025

All of the members of the group are scheduled to complete their military duty this year. Following their military discharge, the band will be returning for their highly anticipated album and global tour. In light of these approaching events, ARMYs trended "BTS YEAR" across the globe to demonstrate their enthusiasm for the group's reunion.

Besides, the biggest chart account of the boy band, BCD, aka @btschartdata, also made its return on January 1, 2025, after a long absence of almost two years. This account operated by a ARMY, is considered to be a significant information thread for the septet.

BCD has also launched many major and influential fan projects in the past, one of them being STATIONHEAD. Currently, this account has over 2.5 million followers on X.


At present, only two members of the band, notably Kim Seokjin and j-hope, have completed the required military training. The remainder of the teammates, Jimin, Namjoon, Jungkook, Taehyung, and SUGA, are likely to reconvene in June of this year.

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