'IDOL' Becomes the 6th MV to Reach 100 Billion Views, Here are Some Unique Facts About the Song!

Kapanlagi.com - South Korean boy group BTS has once again made their ARMY proud. One of their music videos has surpassed one billion views on YouTube. The song is IDOL. They achieved this milestone on September 11, 2021. This achievement is quite historic, considering that BTS had previously achieved five music videos from their other songs that reached one billion views on YouTube.

The song IDOL was released by BTS on August 24, 2018. It took them approximately three years to reach one billion views on YouTube. This song also serves as the main single from their third compilation album, LOVE YOURSELF: ANSWER.

This song has been trending since its release three years ago. Apart from its very easy listening music, there are several other unique aspects behind the song and its MV that attract fans and other K-pop music lovers. Let's take a look at some of these unique facts!

1. Meaning of Unique Lyrics and Song Titles

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IDOL when translated from English means idol. This has the meaning that through this song, BTS is an idol. But there is a unique thing behind this relatively simple song title. The word IDOL in this song also has another meaning which is an acronym for I DO LOVE MY SELF, which means that I love myself.

In addition to the unique title, the lyrics in this song are also quite unique. In this song, BTS wants to tell the listeners that they are indeed idols, but they are also ordinary humans who love themselves, love others, and experience other loves.

2. Concept of Modern and Traditional Mixed Works

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Apart from the meaningful lyrics and deep concept, this song also has unique elements throughout, from the song itself to its music video. They combine modern and traditional elements, which can be seen in both the audio and music video.

In terms of melody, BTS incorporates EDM and TRAP GROOVE, along with traditional Korean instruments. One of the unique elements in this song is Chu-Imsae, which is part of traditional Korean music such as samul nori (Korean percussion music). In terms of the video, they also include traditional South Korean dance and wear traditional Korean clothing, Hanbok.

3. Part of the Anti-Depression Campaign

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As mentioned earlier, the lyrics of this song IDOL depict the message "Love Your Self, Love My Self." Additionally, the song also portrays their dissatisfaction with overly obsessive fans who disrupt the lives of idols like BTS.

Through this song, BTS joined and collaborated with UNICEF for the "Love My Self" campaign to prevent violence against children and adolescents. Through this campaign, BTS hopes that teenagers will love themselves more and avoid various issues such as depression, bullying, suicide, illegal racing, fights, drug cases, selling oneself, and other criminal cases.

4. Release in Two Versions

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Another unique fact about this song is from the release of the song IDOL. This song was actually released by BTS in two different versions, namely the original version and the remix version. In the remix version, BTS also inserted a surprise at the end of the song.

The surprise is the presence of a renowned American rapper who also contributed her golden voice in this song, namely Nicki Minaj. Without altering the overall song by BTS, Nicki Minaj only added a rap at the end of the song.This collaboration has been eagerly awaited by fans of BTS and Nicki Minaj.

5. Trending at the Beginning of Its Release

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Besides the release, there are two versions of this song. BTS also achieved an impressive accomplishment with the release of this song. So, before reaching one billion views on youtube, they also reached 50 million views on youtube within 24 hours of its release. This song also became trending on twitter and in various countries around the world.

The achievement generated from this song completes the total number of mv songs from BTS that reached one billion views during their music career. Currently, there are six mv songs owned by BTS that have reached one billion views on youtube. Those songs are Boy With Luv, DNA, Dynamite, Mic Drop (Remix Steve Aoki), Fake Love, and the latest one is IDOL.

Wow, this is truly an extraordinary achievement from BTS for KLovers. Hopefully, this achievement will motivate BTS to create more creatively and innovatively, KLovers!

Written by: Muhammad Ancah

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