BTS sets yet another record by becoming the first Korean group to receive a gold album by the RIAA!

On November 21, it was revealed that the latest album of BTS “Love Yourself: Answer” was recognized as a gold album by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album had reached over 500,000 units sold, thus placing itself well within the requirement of gold certification of the RIAA.

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Furthermore, the Association also announced that BTS “MIC Drop” received a platinum certification for reaching over 1,000,000 units. This particular track was the group’s first gold certification in February. Afterwards, the group received gold for 3 more singles, including “DNA,” “Fake Love,” and now, “IDOL.”

Moreover, the “MIC Drop” is the second-ever Korean track to be recognized as platinum. In 2013, PSY received the first-ever platinum for his single “Gangnam Style.”

Congratulations to BTS!

Original Article
Translated by Dasol Kim

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