“BTS’ music video for “IDOL” has surpassed 1.1 billion views on YouTube becoming the band’s 5th music video to do so. It joins “DNA,” “Boy With Luv,” “Dynamite,” and “MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix).” music videos to have achieved that milestone. “Idol” was released on August 24, 2018, as the lead single from their third compilation album Love Yourself: Answer (2018).
An alternative version of the song, which features Nicki Minaj, was also included as a bonus track with the digital album. The single debuted at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the two versions combined sold 43,000 downloads in their first week of sale in the US. It is certified platinum by the RIAA.
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