The K-pop group has broken several BTS records since joining the social media platform in 2019. They were the fastest account to reach one million followers—in just 13 hours. The group has 59.9 million followers, making them a global phenomenon and the most-followed TikTok account in South Korea. BTS is also the most searched-for music artist on TikTok across the globe. Those stats highlight just how much of a global phenomenon BTS has become.
TikTok is collaborating with BTS on their 10th Anniversary FESTA, the celebration of all things BTS. TikTok is celebrating with a #10yrswithBTS hashtag challenge and a unique effect, a community-created compilation video and exclusive footage to support the group’s upcoming new single. Anyone on TikTok can find out more about the 2023 BTS Festa on TikTok by visiting the #10yrswithBS hashtag to find out more.
TikTok is supporting the release of the BTS single “Take Two” in the #newmusic hub, where the band will also be posting exclusive footage to celebrate their decade together as a group. BTS will post a special message to fans here. TikTok says a very special collaboration as of yet to be revealed will be announced in the coming days.
“We are incredibly excited to be collaborating with 2023 BTS FESTA to celebrate this incredible milestone on TikTok,” adds Isabel Quinteros, TikTok’s Global Lead, Music Partnerships. “We are proud that TikTok is where the global ARMY come together to connect, show their creativity, and celebrate BTS as a community.”