A collaboration between BTS and British rock band Coldplay, “My Universe” topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart as expected for the week of October 9.
It was a historic achievement for everyone involved in the making of “My Universe“. Producer Max Martin, as executive producer, tied for mostly #1 on the Hot 100 with George Martin. It also gave BTS the top spot for the sixth time and Coldplay the second time after “Viva La Vida.”
With their 6th Hot 100 title in just over a year, they’ve made the fastest progress since The Beatles.
Coldplay took to social media to share a thank you message to everyone who contributed to this success, BTS and their group’s fandoms ARMY and Coldplayers. Representing the team, they shared a post signed by lead singer Chris Martin, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer Will Champion, lead guitarist Jonny Buckland and creative director Phil Harvey.
Congratulations RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook @BTS_twt. Thankyou to Coldplayers and ARMY and everyone who made this happen. 💙❤️ love c, g, w, j & p pic.twitter.com/UEL5sZ55yh
— Coldplay (@coldplay) October 5, 2021
BTS responded with their own by retweeting Coldplay‘s messages. They sent their love and congratulations to Coldplay, ARMY and Coldplayers. RM, Jin, Suga, Hoseok (J-Hope), Jimin, Jungkook and V paid tribute to Coldplay with their signature “r, j, s, h, j, j, v”.
It’s been always an honor to make this all happen with you ! Big love and congrats !
Thank you to ARMY and Coldplayers 💜💜 love r, j , s, h, j, j, v https://t.co/xWllRJouOH— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) October 5, 2021
According to Billboard, “My Universe” debuted at #1 in its first week with 11.5 million US streams, 5.5 million broadcast viewership views, and 127,000 downloads. It became the best selling song of the week.
Also, Billboard announced that Coldplay and BTS’ song “My Universe” hit both the Global charts and #1 on the week of October 9.
