BTS make history by replacing themselves atop Hot 100 two weeks in a row

It remains extremely rare for a musician to replace one of his hit songs with another at No.1 on the Hot 100, Billboardweekly ranking of the most consumed morsels in the United States It does happen from time to time, but it’s the kind of accomplishment that is still reserved for the biggest names in the business, and even then it only happens when a very specific set of circumstances are met.

This week, BTS are trading one smash for another, once again proving their immense power and popularity.

South Korean septet’s previous hit single “Butter” returns to No. 1 on the Hot 100, earning its eighth sojourn in the penthouse. The Air debuted atop the tally in early June and reigned supreme for seven frames before finally being replaced on the throne last time around … although it turns out he wasn’t going to be absent. long time.

Last week, BTS released their new single “Permission to Dance” at No.1 on the Hot 100, making history in several ways. The group won their fifth champion in the charts with their final leader and immediate fourth leader, tied with fellow musicians Drake and Justin Bieber for second starts at the top of the charts.

While “Permission to Dance” opened at No. 1 on the Hot 100, “Butter” dropped six spots to No.7. Now it is moving up the rankings and settling again at No.1, while that the new focus suffers from the same. to glide. This frame, “Permission to Dance” fell to seventh place.

According to Billboard, BTS have now become the first musicians to replace themselves at No.1 on the Hot 100 and then to win the following week with their former leader. Only a handful of lucky artists have traded one rule for another, but none have managed to do so in successive weeks.

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