BTS has added nine new Gold and Platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), solidifying their position as the most-certified Asian act in history. The group earned Platinum status for four songs and Gold for five others, further expanding their dominance in the U.S. music market.
On June 23, 2025, the RIAA updated its certifications, awarding BTS Platinum honors for Run, Fake Love, DNA, and Blood Sweat & Tears, each surpassing one million units sold in the U.S. These tracks join their previous Platinum hits, bringing their total to 13 Platinum-certified singles.
Additionally, five BTS songsโSave Me, Spring Day, On, Black Swan, and Permission to Danceโcrossed 500,000 units, earning Gold certifications. This increases their total Gold-certified singles to 20. The RIAA counts a mix of digital sales, physical sales, and streaming figures for certifications.
BTS new RIAA certifications:
โข Run โ Platinum โข Save Me โ Gold โข Spring Day โ Gold โข Permission To Dance โ Gold โข On โ Gold โข Fake Love โ Platinum โข DNA โ Platinum โข Blood Sweat & Tears โ Platinum โข Black Swan โ Gold pic.twitter.com/7FY5tFSvXy
BTS now holds the record for the most RIAA-certified songs among Asian artists. Their 2013 hit Dynamite remains their highest-certified track at 5x Platinum, while Butter holds 2x Platinum status. Solo releases by members Jimin (Like Crazy) and Jungkook (Seven) have also achieved Platinum.
“These new achievements only strengthen the septet’s position as the most RIAA-certified Asian act in history,” reported South Korean media outlet My Daily. The groupโs consistent success across physical, digital, and streaming platforms highlights their global appeal.
BTSโ Full RIAA Certification List
Platinum-Certified Singles (1,000,000+ units sold):
Dynamite (5ร Platinum)
Butter (2ร Platinum)
Mic Drop
IDOL
My Universe
Boy With Luv
Run (NEW)
Fake Love (NEW)
DNA (NEW)
Blood Sweat & Tears (NEW)
Seven โ Jungkook ft. Latto
Like Crazy โ Jimin
Life Goes On
Gold-Certified Singles (500,000+ units sold):
Save Me (NEW)
Spring Day (NEW)
Permission To Dance (NEW)
On (NEW)
Black Swan (NEW)
Waste It On Me
Who (ft. BTS)
Left and Right โ Charlie Puth ft. Jungkook
Bad Decisions โ with Snoop Dogg & Benny Blanco
Platinum-Certified Albums:
MAP OF THE SOUL: 7
BE
LOVE YOURSELF: Answer
Gold-Certified Album:
MAP OF THE SOUL: Persona
Why These Certifications Matter
RIAA certifications are a key measure of an artistโs commercial success in the U.S. BTSโ ability to maintain strong sales and streaming numbers years after release demonstrates their lasting impact. Songs like Run, originally released in 2015, and Spring Day (2017) continue to gain recognition.
omg!!! After all these years, @BTS_twt have officially received Gold and Platinum @RIAA Single certifications for some of their old songs in the US!!!! Including Spring Day๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
— แดฎแตหข หยฐ๐๐๐๐โทโญโฌ๐ยฐห ๐ (@DreamAllNight_) June 23, 2025
“BTSโ popularity goes beyond just selling records. Their consistent success in physical, digital, and streaming sales shows their unmatched influence,” noted Forbes. The groupโs ability to connect with fans worldwide has made them a dominant force in the industry.
BTSโ Upcoming Reunion
With all members completing military service by June 2025, they set to reunite for new music and a world tour. Their return is highly anticipated, with fans expecting more record-breaking achievements.
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