Mar 22 • 09:12 UTC 🇰🇷 Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

‘Ding~’ BTS charts with the sound of the Seongdeokdaewangsinjong for 1 minute and 38 seconds

BTS has made a remarkable entry into the charts with their track ‘Number 29’, featuring a 1 minute and 38 seconds long sound of the Seongdeokdaewangsinjong bell after a four-year hiatus as a complete group.

BTS has returned as a full group for the first time in four years, captivating listeners with their unique track ‘Number 29’, which consists solely of the sound of the National Treasure Seongdeokdaewangsinjong bell for 1 minute and 38 seconds. As of the 21st, the global Spotify charts show BTS dominating the top spots, with every song from their new album placing from the 1st to the 14th positions, led by the title track ‘Swim’. The inclusion of a sound piece that speaks to Korea's cultural heritage in their work has caught significant attention, making its debut at 11th position on Spotify as well as 41st on the Apple Music chart.

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