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SoundCloud record for most successful 24-hour debut breaks

Singer in K-pop band BTS, Jimin recently broke the SoundCloud record for the largest 24-hour debut. According to Billboard, Jimin’s “Promise” garnered over 8.5 million streams in the day after its release.

The record was previously held by Drake’s “Duddy Freestyle.” At the time of press, the record’s new placeholder has over 16.9 million streams.

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The K-pop craze continues to dominate streaming platforms. Between YouTube, SoundCloud and Spotify, the genre has erupted with a cult-following of dedicated fans.

According to Billboard, Jimin’s latest track differs from the band’s typical energetic and electronic influence. Instead, “Promise” takes on a stripped-down acoustic feel.

You can stream Jimin’s “Promise” below.

BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, originate from Seoul, South Korea. The band started gaining momentum in the States after a live performance during the 2017 American Music Awards. According to Billboard, BTS were the first band to ever play the AMAs.

The band also played Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve last year, and again this year.

If you are new to the K-pop sphere, BTS’ most viewed video on YouTube, for “DNA,” might be a good place to start. Check out the vibrant video below.

You can check out the rest of BTS’ discography on Spotify here.

What do you think of the K-pop craze? Sound off in the comments below.

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