Kim Taehyung Breaks iTunes Record as Solo Track ‘Sweet Night’ Tops 109 Countries
Photo Credit: Vogue Japan
Ultimate Asian Heartthrob Kim Taehyung, also known as V of BTS, is trending worldwide once again as his self-composed OST “Sweet Night” from the Korean drama “Itaewon Class” charted at no. 1 on iTunes in a total of 109 countries around the globe including the Philippines. “Sweet Night” bested his group’s (BTS) “Black Swan” which topped the chart in 104 countries and Adele’s “Hello” which was no. 1 in 102 countries. The latest iTunes charts conquered by V were from Mozambique, Ivory Coast, Gambia, and Switzerland.
Taehyung's world domination continues as fans prepare for his mixtape by celebrating his music and bringing his artistry to the forefront! Congratulations Taehyung on 109 worldwide #1(s) on iTunes, you're the pied-piper of success! @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/dFOAKQHKau
— Stream For V β· π (@VStreamTeam) July 19, 2020
Needless to say, here are the other records set by V on iTunes for “Sweet Night”
β’ First Korean Soloist to Hit No. 1 on iTunes in More than 100 Countries/Territories
β’ First Asian Soloist to Hit No. 1 on iTunes in More than 100 Countries/Territories
β’ First Male Soloist to Hit No. 1 on iTunes in More than 100 Countries/Territories
β’ First Solo Artist In The World to Hit No. 1 on iTunes in 109 Countries/Territories
β’ First Artist In The World to Hit No. 1 on iTunes in 109 Countries/Territories
β’ Youngest Artist In The World to Hit No. 1 on iTunes in More than 100 Countries/Territories
π¨π iTunes Switzerland:
#1. βSweet Nightβ by @BTS_twt's #V β (NEW)
*109th #1's on iTunes*https://t.co/IjF0IJQuLG
— BTS Updatesβ· (@BTSWorldUpdates) July 19, 2020
[INFO] Sweet Night has now achieved 109 #1 on iTunes extending its record as the song with the most #1βs in iTunes history. Kim Taehyung also extends his record as the First and Only artist in the World to chart a song at #1 in 109 countries. #OnlyArtistTaehyung @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/b76lYHYX3M
— ππ°π΄ ππΎπππ²π΄ (@thetaesource) July 19, 2020
Meanwhile, here are the countries/territories that “Sweet Night” hasnβt reach #1 on iTunes yet:
Japan
Anguilla
British Virgin Islands
Guinea-Bissau
Niger
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Micronesia
Venezuela
Nepal
Check out the “Itaewon Class” OST Music Video featuring V’s “Sweet Night”:
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