K-pop superstars BTS, the most popular boy band in world, have smashed YouTube’s record for the most views accrued in the first 24 hours of release with their single “Boy With Luv,” featuring American pop star Halsey.
“Boy With Luv” had racked up just over 78 million views, according to YouTube’s public views counter. On April 15, YouTube revised the video’s official stat to 74.6 million views in the first 24 hours, to adjust for over-counting by its real-time system. This is still a big feat as they crushed the previous record by Blackpink's "Kill This Love" which has 56.7 million views.
“Boy With Luv” also has become the fastest video reach 100 million views (in less than two days). In addition, BTS’s “Boy With Luv” video on YouTube drew a staggering 2 million comments in the first 24 hours (which grew to over 2.7 million by Monday, April 15). This is truly becoming a record-breaking year for the Bangtan Boys.
