From time to time, BTS fans collectively turn their attention to one tune from the South Korean boy band’s catalog, turning it into a focus track, perhaps for the first time. That may happen due to an event connected to the group, an anniversary, or simply because ARMY — the name BTS fans have adopted — feels it’s time to give the septet another hit.
The collective buying and streaming power of millions of BTS followers all around the world, and especially in America, can turn any track into a smash, and that’s exactly what’s happened again this week.
“21st Century Girl” Nearly Hits No. 1
BTS almost score a new No. 1 in America as “21st Century Girl” returns to the World Digital Song Sales chart. The cut is back at No. 2, which marks a new peak for the track. The song has now spent seven weeks on the tally throughout its lifetime.
“21st Century Girl” becomes one of 18 tracks by BTS to stall at No. 2 on the World Digital Song Sales chart.
A Catalog Cut Dating Back to 2016
The track originally debuted in October 2016, when it was featured on the group’s project Wings. Throughout the past decade, BTS has sent 158 tracks to the World Digital Song Sales ranking. That sum includes 127 top 10s and a record-setting 39 No. 1s.
