BTS Claims Most RIAA Platinum Certifications Among K-pop Artists
[CBC News] Global superstar group BTS has added another record to their long list of achievements. On May 23 (local time), the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced its latest certifications — with BTS earning Platinum honors for four of their hit tracks: “RUN,” “Blood Sweat & Tears,” “DNA,” and “FAKE LOVE.”
Platinum certifications are awarded to songs selling over 1 million units in the U.S., and this brings BTS’s total number of Platinum-certified songs to a staggering 13 — the most ever for a K-pop act.
Global Impact Confirmed by RIAA
These newly recognized tracks aren’t just fan favorites — they’re global phenomena. The selection of songs underscores BTS’s worldwide musical impact, with each one resonating across continents and solidifying the group’s ongoing international influence.
Members Shine Solo Too
Individual members are shining just as brightly. Jimin’s “Like Crazy,” from his solo album FACE, and Jungkook’s hit “Seven (feat. Latto)” have both received Platinum status as well. This signals that BTS’s star power extends well beyond the group ensemble.
Gold Certifications Add to the Glory
The RIAA also awarded Gold certifications (for tracks selling over 500,000 units) to five additional BTS songs, including “Save ME,” “Spring Day,” “ON,” “Black Swan,” and “Permission to Dance,” bringing their total Gold-certified songs to 20.
BTS’s RIAA Milestones Set New Standards
RIAA certifications follow a tiered system: Gold (500,000+ units), Platinum (1 million+), Multi-Platinum (2 million+), and Diamond (10 million+). Last year, BTS’s “Dynamite” became 5x Platinum after passing 5 million units sold — a feat previously achieved only by PSY among Korean artists.
This latest achievement once again proves BTS’s status not just as a K-pop sensation, but as a global music force to be reckoned with. The group is expected to continue their musical journey with fresh experiments and deeper fan engagement. With this momentum, BTS’s international influence shows no signs of slowing down.
