BTS Earns New Japan Streaming Certifications With ‘Yet To Come’

BTS has once again demonstrated its lasting popularity in Japan, earning new streaming certifications from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ).

Japan Streaming Performance Update

On January 30, the RIAJ announced its latest streaming certification results. BTS’s anthology album title track ‘Yet To Come’ received Platinum certification, marking over 100 million streams in Japan. In addition, ‘Love Maze’, a B-side track from BTS’s third full-length album ‘LOVE YOURSELF 轉 Tear’, was awarded Gold certification, reflecting continued listener interest years after its release.

Streaming Certification Benchmarks

RIAJ streaming certifications are awarded based on cumulative streaming numbers. The thresholds are set at Diamond (500 million streams), Platinum (100 million streams), and Gold (50 million streams).

With the latest update, BTS now holds 16 certified tracks in Japan. Among them, ‘Dynamite’ and ‘Butter’ previously achieved Diamond certification, making BTS the first K-pop act to reach that milestone in the Japanese market.

Songs Reflecting BTS’s Message

Released in 2022, ‘Yet To Come’ reflects on BTS’s musical journey while looking ahead to the future, serving as a message of reassurance and promise to fans. ‘Love Maze’ similarly conveys themes of trust and connection, dedicated to ARMY, the group’s global fandom.

Looking Ahead to Full-Group Comeback

BTS is currently preparing for a long awaited full group return. The group is set to release its fifth full length album, ‘ARIRANG’, on March 20, marking their first complete group comeback in approximately three years and nine months. As anticipation builds, BTS’s continued chart performance in Japan underscores the group’s enduring influence and global reach ahead of its next chapter.