No doubt about it, BTS has shown that their popularity knows no bounds! Even after seven years since its release, their song Spring Day has made history by becoming the longest-running song on Melon’s chart.
According to BIGHIT MUSIC, Spring Day has been holding its spot on Melon’s daily chart for a remarkable 7 years. Ever since its release on February 13, 2017, it has consistently remained on the charts.
Spring Day currently holds the record for the longest-running song in Melon’s 20-year history. That’s a huge achievement considering the daily charts reflect both downloads and streaming.
It’s also broken the record for the most number of streams on the site! As of February 13, it’s been played a whopping 969.3 million times, close to reaching 1 billion streams.
Spring Day is on track to join the prestigious ‘Billions Bronze Club’ on Melon. This special badge is awarded to artists who have achieved a combined 1 billion music streams. It’s no surprise that the song has resonated with so many people.
Experts believe that its warm message, especially through BTS’ ‘You Never Walk Alone,’ has provided comfort and solace to the youth of our era.
The unique vibe of Spring Day caught people’s attention, especially because it was different from other songs at the time. The heartfelt lyrics and melodic melody captured the hearts of listeners from all generations. The agency mentioned BTS’ wish to create a lasting song has become a reality, with its impact going beyond just music.
Fans can look forward to BTS’ full activities resuming in the second half of 2025 after completing mandatory military service.