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BTS just became the first K-pop group to reach No. 1 on U.S. iTunes chart

It’s a historic moment for K-pop.

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BTS and Steve Aoki

K-pop enthusiasts everywhere were thrilled Friday morning when BTS climbed to the top of the U.S. iTunes singles chart with the release of their new remixed track “MIC Drop.”

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The single, which features Desiigner and was remixed by Steve Aoki, took the No. 1 spot in both the U.S. and in 40 other countries, just hours after its release. They are the first K-pop group to achieve this.

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BTS fans on Twitter were ecstatic.

https://twitter.com/lilyvmin7/status/934095959142944771

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https://twitter.com/tabz_maq/status/934115220003442688

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Historically, Psy was the first K-pop artist ever to snag the No. 1 spot on the U.S. iTunes singles chart with “Gangnam Style.”

 
The Daily Dot