BTS’ “Permission to Dance” Surpasses 700 Million Views, Becoming the Group’s 12th MV to Reach the Milestone.
BTS continue to prove their unrivaled global influence, especially on YouTube. On December 10 at around 5:15 p.m. KST, the group’s hit music video “Permission to Dance” officially surpassed 700 million views, marking yet another major digital achievement for the world-famous septet.
With this milestone, “Permission to Dance” becomes the 12th BTS music video to cross the 700-million-view mark on the platform—an impressive record that further cements the group’s status as one of the most dominant acts in YouTube history.
Released on July 9, 2021, at 1 p.m. KST, the MV took approximately four years, five months, and one day to reach the 700 million milestone. While the journey may have been gradual, the song’s enduring popularity highlights BTS’s long-lasting appeal and the continued support of fans worldwide.
“Permission to Dance” is celebrated for its uplifting message of hope and freedom, encouraging people to dance, smile, and enjoy life despite hardship—an especially meaningful sentiment during the global atmosphere at the time of its release. The track features a bright pop-dance sound, vibrant visuals, and easy-to-follow choreography that quickly resonated with audiences. Adding to its global appeal, the song was co-written by Ed Sheeran, drawing even more attention upon release.
With this achievement, “Permission to Dance” officially joins BTS’s elite 700 Million View Club, alongside
“DNA,” “Boy With Luv,” “Fake Love,” “IDOL,” “MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix),” “Dynamite,” “Blood Sweat & Tears,” “FIRE,” “DOPE,” “Butter,” and “Save Me.”
Very few artists—let alone groups—can boast such a powerful lineup of high-viewed music videos.
This latest milestone once again highlights BTS’s sustained success across digital platforms. Congratulations to BTS and the ever-dedicated ARMY on this remarkable achievement—and all eyes are now on the next goal, as “Permission to Dance” steadily marches toward 800 million views and beyond.
