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BTS' Kim Taehyung, who is well-known by his stage name V, made history as he became the first and only K-pop artist to have three original soundtracks (OST) rake over 200 million streams on Spotify. The three tracks are It's Definitely You from the K-drama Hwarang, Sweet Night from Itaewon Class, and Christmas Tree from Our Beloved Summer.
The latest addition to this feat is the track, It's Definitely You, which was originally released in December 2016 for the popular Korean drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth. The track was a duet song by BTS members V and Jin. Sweet Night has over 395 million streams and Christmas Tree has 418 million streams.
Fans were stoked as the Grammy-nominated artist achieved this feat of having three soundtracks surpass 200 million streams. One fan wrote on X:
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"THE KING OF OSTS"
The BTS ARMY trended several hashtags on X worldwide such as #ItsDefinitelyYou200Million, #CongratulationsTaehyung, and #WeLoveYouTaehyung to celebrate the new milestone. A few of the fans stated that half of the 200 million streams came from them.
"I can 100% guarantee you that half of these came from me," a fan wrote.
"Maybe we should flood weverse with this so they could see it and release their second son? Just an idea," another fan wrote.
"Taejin r breaking records on Spotify, even after all of those years their song is a hit omg," one other fan said.
Others underscored that BTS' V cemented his reverence in the music industry with this new accomplishment as the tracks were released several years ago.
"It’s Definitely You stands as a testament to Taehyung’s talent, emotional depth, and dedication to creating unforgettable songs for the world." one fan commented.
"As part of BTS’s extended catalog, “It’s Definitely You” remains a beloved song, and we fans will continue to celebrate Taehyung and Jin’s synergy in this timeless OST." another fan added.
"Christmas Tree, Sweet Night and It's Definitely You. Our Beloved Summer, Itaewon Class, and Hwarang. Choi WooShik, Park Seo Jun, and Park Hyung Sik. Wooga Squad," another fan noted.
More about Kim Taehyung's acting debut, first OST, It’s Definitely You & more
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth also known as Hwarang, is a historical drama set in the ancient Silla dynasty, follows a group of elite young men known as Hwarang, or the "Flowering Knights." They train to become noble warriors and protectors of the kingdom. BTS' V starred as Han-sung, the youngest member of the Hwarang, marking his acting debut in 2016.
His OST, It’s Definitely You with BTS' Jin added another layer to his contribution to the drama. Taehyung’s deep vocals perfectly harmonized with Jin's, adding richness to the song, which accompanied many of the show’s most intense and heartfelt moments. It was also his first ever released original soundtrack.
The song, an intense rock ballad with lyrics that convey undying loyalty and sacrifice, was widely praised for its powerful message and emotional depth. In the lyrics, V and Jin sing of unwavering dedication and standing by someone through all circumstances, which resonates strongly with the drama’s themes of brotherhood and loyalty.
In other news, BTS' Kim Taehyung enlisted in the military as part of his mandatory service on December 11, 2023. After completing 18 months in the military, he will return to the industry in June 2025.
