“Map Of The Soul: 7” Becomes BTS’ Second Platinum Album In The United States

BTS previously reached the million mark with “Love Yourself: Answer.”

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As the world eagerly awaits the November 20 release of “BE,” good news emerges regarding the previous BTS album.

According to the RIAA, BTS’ “Map Of The Soul: 7” has attained platinum status in the United States.

The award signifies 1 million in US units, with each unit equal to 1 album sale, 10 track sales, or 1500 track streams. An impressive achievement in any circumstance, the award is particularly notable that “MOTS: 7” launched earlier this year.

The album follows “Love Yourself: Answer” as BTS’ second platinum-certified album in the US. The superstar group also holds a gold honor (500,000 units) for “Map Of The Soul: Persona.”

Among other successful and fan-adored tracks, “Map Of The Soul: 7” includes the hit single “ON.” The song peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, at time ranking as the group’s highest-ranking hit in the US.

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