BTS’s “IDOL” MV surpasses 1.4 billion YouTube views

BTS have reached another major YouTube milestone, with their music video for “IDOL” surpassing 1.4 billion views.

The achievement was recorded on July 29 at 9:19 p.m. KST, marking the group’s fifth video to cross this threshold.

“IDOL” now joins “Boy With Luv,” “DNA,” “Dynamite,” and “MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix)” in BTS’s growing list of billion-view hits.

Originally released on August 24, 2018, the vibrant and genre-blending track took just under eight years to reach the milestone, reflecting its long-lasting global appeal.

The music video is known for its bold visuals, traditional Korean elements, and high-energy choreography, which have continued to attract viewers worldwide.

For European fans, the milestone highlights BTS’s enduring popularity across the continent, where their catalogue continues to perform strongly on streaming platforms.

With multiple videos now well past the billion mark, BTS further cement their status as one of the most-watched K-pop acts on YouTube.