BTS’ RM becomes third ever Korean rapper to cross billion music streams

With this accomplishment, RM joins a select few—just three Korean rappers have ever achieved 3 billion streams.

BTS’ RM has reached a remarkable milestone, marking a proud moment for the globally celebrated K-pop boy band. The rapper has officially surpassed a total of 3 billion music streams, a feat that puts him ahead of several major names in the music industry.

With this accomplishment, RM joins a select few—just three Korean rappers have ever achieved 3 billion streams.

The fact that he joins fellow BTS members J-Hope and SUGA, who have also achieved this milestone with their solo music, makes it even more special. The group and their fans around the world share this moment of pride.

In addition to his work with BTS, RM has developed a successful solo career over the years. He has put out two studio albums and two solo mixtapes, all of which have been widely successful and praised.

Two years after BTS made their group debut in 2013, he released his first mixtape, RM, in 2015, marking the beginning of his solo career. He has gradually made a name for himself as a significant player in the Korean and international music scenes thanks to these endeavours.

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Right Place, Wrong Person, his most recent studio album, was widely praised by both critics and fans when it was released last year. Beyond his solo ventures, RM has played a crucial role behind the scenes, contributing extensively to BTS’s discography and creative direction, further cementing his reputation as a multifaceted artist.

Currently, BTS is in the US working on their highly anticipated comeback album, an especially exciting development for fans since it comes shortly after the members’ discharge from military service. This latest milestone for RM adds yet another proud chapter to his already extraordinary career.