Indian boy band 'The 9Teen' lights up the stage with BTS' 'Dynamite'; ARMY cheers for more
Indian boy band The 9Teen paid homage to BTS by sharing a captivating cover of 'Dynamite' on Instagram. The trio¡ªLav, Arun, and Abhilash¡ªperformed the track live in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, accompanied by a live band.
The year 2025 has been dubbed "BTS Year" as all seven members¡ªRM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook¡ªare set to reunite following the completion of their mandatory military service in South Korea. In honor of this long-awaited moment, their devoted fandom, ARMY, has helped propel their iconic song Dynamite to an extraordinary milestone.
A new record for 'Dynamite'
BTS' first-ever fully English track, "Dynamite", has officially surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify as of January 14, 2025. The disco-pop hit now holds the distinction of being the most-streamed track in BTS' discography. This achievement marks a historic first for a K-pop group and underscores BTS's enduring global impact.
The 9Teen lights up the stage
Amid the celebration, Indian boy band The 9Teen paid homage to BTS by sharing a captivating cover of Dynamite on Instagram. The trio¡ªLav, Arun, and Abhilash¡ªperformed the track live in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, accompanied by a live band. Their post, captioned "ARMY, where you at?" with purple heart emojis, quickly caught fans' attention.
The video went viral, delighting Indian ARMYs, who praised the group's performance and requested more BTS covers. Fans flooded the comments with BTS GIFs and words of appreciation, highlighting the strong sense of unity within the fandom and their support for artists who respect their idols.
About 'Dynamite'
Released on August 21, 2020, the track made history as the first song by a K-pop group to achieve 2 billion Spotify streams and only the second by a Korean act, joining Jungkook's "Seven". Achieving this milestone in just over four years, the song remains a testament to its timeless charm and BTS' unmatched influence in the global music scene.
More records by BTS' 'Dynamite'
The track was their first English-language song and marked a significant breakthrough. It debuted at No. 3 on the UK's Official Singles Chart, surpassing their previous hit "Boy With Luv" featuring Halsey, and made history in the U.S. by debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. This achievement made BTS the first K-pop act and the first Asian artist in over six decades to top the chart.
Beyond chart success, the song became a cultural phenomenon, featuring in popular shows like "Bridgerton" and "Emily in Paris". Its infectious energy and uplifting message turned it into a beacon of positivity during challenging times especially during COVID-19, solidifying its place as a beloved global anthem.
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Karen Noronha is a versatile journalist with a passion for sports and K-pop. With over 7 years of experience at publications like IBTimes UK, DNA, and OTTPlay/DesiMartini, she seamlessly transitions between covering global athletic events and the dynamic world of K-pop.
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