One of the most famous BTS songs, spring day, She once again engraved her name in the pages of musical history with a new achievement. On February 10, 2024, just three days before its seventh anniversary, the song easily became the biggest hit of all time on the prestigious music streaming platform MelOn.
This achievement featured the most likes and listens, the most distinguished listeners and the longest charting duration for a single song. Fans around the world celebrate this achievement wholeheartedly because they recognize his impact Spring day It had an impact on the emotional depths of audiences, and even seven years later, it still does.
“No other song could ever compare,” fans remember of Spring Day in the wake of her latest breakthrough
Spring day By BTS, it was nothing less than a revolution in South Korea. It was released in 2017 as part of their album You never walk aloneThe track explores themes of longing, nostalgia and the passage of time. The lyrics depict longing for a lost friend or loved one, symbolized by the metaphor of waiting for spring to arrive. While the season represents hope and renewal, the protagonist remains trapped in a winter of sadness and loneliness.
The depth of the song, penned by band leader RM, lies in its ability to capture complex emotions with poetic lyricism. This song is often associated with the Sewol ferry tragedy that occurred in South Korea in 2014, due to its emotional resonance and tragic elements. Imagery and symbolism in the music video for Spring day It evokes the themes of loss and memory, much like the events that occurred during the above-mentioned tragedy.
while Spring day Perhaps not directly inspired by the Sewol ferry tragedy, its themes and imagery struck a chord with families who were grappling with loss and longing in the aftermath of the disaster.
The song's popularity received a new date code on February 10, 2024, after it exceeded The end of the cherry blossom By Busker Busker for the highest number of unique listeners (8.4 million). Thus, it became the most successful song on the MelOn platform. The song is also one of the platform's “longest songs”, maintaining its presence even seven years after its release.
Interview by author Ursula K. Le Guin from the book “People staying away from Omelas“, which partly inspired the song, and still resonates with fans as a memory of the song,
“Spring Day is a prayer for all who disappeared along the way, and the purest form of solace for all who survived.”
BTS fans took to Twitter to express their endless respect and love towards the song's latest achievement. They expressed in their unique and profound lyrics what the song has meant to the fanbase over the years and how it has touched lives they don't even know:
Aside from the above-mentioned achievements, some other hats the song has worn is that it has achieved remarkable longevity on music charts, debuting at number 15 on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart in February 2017 and maintaining its presence for an unprecedented 120 consecutive years. weeks, establishing itself as one of the longest songs in Gaon history as well.
The song's digital sales exceeded 2.5 million copies in South Korea alone, and was certified platinum by the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA). Its success extends far beyond South Korea Spring day Reaching the top ten on world music charts in countries such as the United States, Canada and Japan. In addition to the music video for Spring day It has received over 500 million views on YouTube, making it one of BTS's most viewed music videos on the platform.
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