RM’s New Music Video “Domo Dachi”. Jin “Super Tuna”. Jungkook’s Million-Seller. (BTS Today. June 3.)

First. RM has released the music video for "Domo Dachi" (feat. Little Simz), a track from his second solo album “Right Place, Wrong Person,” on May 31. This alternative hip-hop song, featuring percussion sounds, celebrates friendship and the joy of dancing together. The music video, like RM’s previous releases “Come Back to Me” and the title track “Lost!,” uses the concept of a maze. This trilogy of videos explores various aspects of navigating and escaping a labyrinth, highlighting the protagonist’s emotional journey. The “Domo Dachi” video portrays a boy who accidentally enters a tunnel and finds himself in a strange, otherworldly realm. Amid the confusion, he meets a friend who helps him find his way out, only for the boy to intriguingly return to the chaotic tunnel at the end. According to Big Hit Music, all three directors independently proposed the maze concept, allowing fans to experience deeper insights into the album’s theme by watching the videos consecutively. The album, which features 11 tracks, was released globally on May 24, focusing on the feelings of being an outsider in unfamiliar places.
Second. As Jin approaches his military discharge on June 12, his self-composed song “Super Tuna” continues to demonstrate his global influence, surpassing 112 million streams on Spotify as of May 31. Jin released this whimsical track on December 4, 2021, to celebrate his birthday, intending it as a fun gift for fans. Initially available only on SoundCloud and TH-cam, “Super Tuna” was officially released on all streaming platforms in October 2022, quickly achieving remarkable success on various music charts. The song’s playful nature, reflecting Jin’s love for fishing, combined with its catchy melody and easy-to-follow dance moves, sparked a viral challenge and widespread popularity. The special performance video on BTS’s TH-cam channel, BANGTANTV, garnered over 10 million views within a day and topped the platform’s popular music videos chart for 16 consecutive days, breaking records previously held by PSY. The video continues to be a fan favorite, with over 95.8 million views. “Super Tuna” remains a beloved hit, frequently featured in random play dance sessions and enjoyed for its cheerful, engaging spirit.
Last. Jungkook’s debut solo album “GOLDEN” has set a new benchmark by selling over 900,000 units in the U.S., according to the World Music Awards official account. Released in November 2023, “GOLDEN” became the fastest-selling album by an Asian solo artist in U.S. history, approaching the million-seller mark. Jungkook had already made history as the first K-pop solo artist to sell over 500,000 units in the U.S. within the first week of the album’s release. Tracks like “Seven,” “3D,” and “Standing Next to You” have contributed to this success, each achieving significant sales and streaming milestones. “GOLDEN” debuted at number one on Billboard Japan’s Hot Albums chart and the UK Official Albums Top 100, where it stayed for a record eight weeks, the longest for any K-pop solo artist. The album’s global appeal is further underscored by its performance on Spotify, where it has accumulated over 3.5 billion streams. Jungkook’s influence extends beyond music; he was recently named among the “A100” list of the most influential Asians by Gold House, reaffirming his status as a global icon.