“BTS PAVED THE WAY”: Fans rejoice as ‘Blood Sweat & Tears’ MV becomes BTS’ eighth song to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube

‘Blood Sweat & Tears’ MV becomes BTS’ eighth song to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube
‘Blood Sweat & Tears’ MV becomes BTS’ eighth song to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube (Image via BIGHIT)

BTS recently popped into the headlines for another feat after the music video of their 2016 track Blood Sweat & Tears exceeded 1 billion views on YouTube. With this mark, the band now has a total of eight official music videos on YouTube with over 1 billion views. Currently, they are the only K-pop act in YouTube history to have eight songs with a billion view milestone.

Fans of the boy band were overjoyed with their latest feat. As a result, their fans inundated the internet with their praises for the Dynamite group. To express this, one X user stated:

“This 6 minute-long masterpiece hit 1 B views! BTS PAVED THE WAY”

Netizens laud BTS’ latest milestone for their track Blood Sweat & Tears

Many other fans showed their support for the K-pop group on the social media. While some said Blood Sweat & Tears music video is an art, others said the song has mesmerizing visuals.

“BTS + art + billion views = just another day in history being made love bts btw!,” a fan said.
“That's an incredible milestone for BTS—1 billion views for "Blood Sweat & Tears" showcases their timeless impact and the unwavering support of ARMY!,” commented another fan.
“Blood Sweat & Tears remains one of their most iconic tracks, blending mesmerizing visuals with deep symbolism. Another testament to their global impact and dedicated ARMY support!,” stated an admirer.
“YEEEEES!!!! This is especially close to my heart, because BST was my very first BTS song! Happy 1 billion to the song that had me meet the boys!!!,” a fan wrote.

Some said that the song is close to their heart, while others called it an absolute classic. Another fan said that this song changed the trajectory of K-pop.

“An absolute classic such a banger!! The Kings of Kpop a toast to the goats,” stated a fan.
“Changed the trajectory of k-pop,” a fan wrote.
“The ic0nic MV that got every1 having androgynous/period/BL concepts. Personally, that blood sweat and tears line still hits,” another fan stated.
“HALF OF THEM ARE MINE, THIS IS MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE MV. THIS IS ART,” a fan wrote.

Many other music videos of the band have crossed 1 billion views

The boy band has released several songs and their music videos ever since their debut in 2013. Several MVs of the boy band have exceeded 1 billion views on YouTube. Here’s a list of songs that have achieved the feat so far:

  • Dynamite
  • Boy With Luv
  • DNA
  • MIC Drop
  • IDOL
  • FAKE LOVE
  • Butter
  • Blood Sweat & Tears

The band also achieved another mark in 2025 as they crossed 1 billion Spotify streams.

Currently, most of the group members are serving their terms in the Korean military. Jungkook, Jimin, Taehyung, Namjoon, and SUGA are carrying out their obligatory military duties. These members are projected to be discharged in June 2025.

As of now, only Jin and j-hope have completed their respective military services. Both of them were discharged in 2024.

Edited by Sezal Srivastava
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