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Dynamite (BTS)

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Digital Cover
Vinyl Cover
Casette Cover
Artist
BTS
Digital Single
Dynamite (DayTime Version)
Price
$7.98 (Vinyl)
$6.98 (Cassette)
Released
2020.08.21
2020.08.24 (Extended)
2020.08.28 (Deluxe)
Digital/Vinyl Tracklist
  1. Dynamite
  2. Dynamite - Instrumental
  3. Dynamite - Acoustic Remix (Extended/Deluxe)
  4. Dynamite - EDM Remix (Extended/Deluxe)
  5. Dynamite - Tropical Remix (Deluxe)
  6. Dynamite - Poolside Remix (Deluxe)
Cassette Tracklist
Side A
  1. Dynamite
Side B
  1. Dynamite





Digital Cover
Digital Single
Dynamite (NightTime Version)
Released
2020.09.18
Tracklist
  1. Dynamite
  2. Dynamite - Instrumental
  3. Dynamite - Slow Jam Remix
  4. Dynamite - Midnight Remix
  5. Dynamite - Retro Remix
  6. Dynamite - Bedroom Remix


Information

"Dynamite" is the 12th digital single released by BTS, recorded entirely in English. On August 3rd pre-orders were available for a limited vinyl and casette in the United States, selling out in just a few hours. On August 24th, aside from the main track and its instrumental counterpart, an "EDM Remix" and an "Acoustic Remix" version of the song were released in a extended version of the single. On August 28th a third digital single was released, including two extra remixes aside from the one in the "Extended" version.

On September 17th, it was announced that as an appreciation for their Billboard charting, they would be releasing a new digital single with four more remixes, named "NightTime Version". The remixes previously released were compiled as a single under the tag "DayTime Version".

"Dynamite" broke several records on streaming platforms. On Youtube, it became the most-viewed music video in its first 24 hours since release. On Spotify, it debuted at #1 on the "Global Top 50" chart list with more than 7,7 million streams, the biggest debut to date. On iTunes, it topped the main charts in 104 different countries and regions. It also debuted at #1 on the Billboard HOT100 charts, the first Korean pop artist in history to do so.

Live Performances

Song Information

Lyrics
David Stewart, Jessica Agombar
Music
David Stewart, Jessica Agombar
Vocals
Jungkook, RM, J-HOPE, Jimin, V, SUGA, Jin
Other Information
Drums: David Stewart
Percussion: David Stewart
Bass Guitar: David Stewart
Synth Bass: David Stewart
Synths: David Stewart
Pads: David Stewart
Piano: David Stewart
Electric Guitars: David Stewart
Live Horns: Johnny Thurkell
Programmed Horns: David Stewart
Programmed Strings: David Stewart
Background Vocals: David Stewart
Vocal Production: Jenna Andrews
Vocal Engineering: Juan "Saucy" Peña
Recording Engineer: Pdogg
Mixing Engineer: Șerban Ghenea, John Hanes (assistant)
Mastering: Chris Gehringer

Music Video

PV Shot

The music video for "Dynamite" was released on August 21st. It broke the records for a video première and for most views in its first 24h, with over 100 million views.

It features the seven members singing and dancing in retro-style clothes in a 70s-themed room, a vinyl store, an ice-cream van or at a night-club. They also dance outdoors with the sunset behind them while wearing pastel-colored clothes.


On August 24th, a different version of the music video was released, called "B-Side". It follows the same guidelines as the original video, but includes unseen footage and some behind-the-scenes clips.


Credits:


Official Music Video

  • Director: Yong Seok Choi (Lumpens)
  • Assistant Director: Jihye Yoon (Lumpens)
  • Director of Photography: Hyunwoo Nam (GDW)
  • B Camera Operator: Eumko
  • Focus Puller: Sangwoo Yun, Youngwoo Lee
  • 2nd AC: Eunki Kim
  • 3rd AC: Kyuwon Seo
  • DIT: Eunil Lee
  • Gaffer: Song Hyunsuk
  • Lighting Crew: Choi Jung Hyun, Hwang Uigyu, Kim Hyun Ju, Park Cheonil, Park Yeonghwan, Yeom Jaehyeok
  • Jimmy Jib Operator: Youngjung Kim
  • Jimmy Jib Assistant: Hyun in Kim, Sung Hoon Kim
  • Art Director: Bona Kim, Jinsil Park (MU:E)
  • Assistant Art Team: Yeri Kang (MU:E)
  • Art-team Manager: ilho Heo (MU:E)
  • Producer: Emma Sungeun Kim (GE Production)
  • Location Manager: Ji Hoon Han
  • VFX STUDIO: PLASTIC BEACH
  • VFX Supervisor: Ohzeon
  • VFX Assistant Supervisor: Jojeem
  • VFX Project Manager: Chanyoung Song, Jieun Jeong
  • VFX Producer: Kyutae Jang
  • 3D Artist: Kwangwon Lee, Doyeon Kim, Jeonghwa Lee, Jiwon Jeon
  • 2D Artist: Gihoon Jang, Hyunjun Lee
  • Visual Creative: Nu Kim, Sabinne Cheon, Lee Sun Kyoung, Kim Ga Eun, Jung Su Jung
  • Brand Experience Design: Kris Seongmin Gim, Hyeri Lee
  • Performance Directing: Son Sung Deuk, Lee Ga Hun, Lee Byung Eun, Hyewon Park
  • Artist Management: Kim Shin Gyu, Kim Su Bin, Kim Dae Young, Park Jun Tae, An Da Sol, Ahn Jong Hun, Yun Tae Woong, Lee Seung Byeong, Lee Jung Min


'B-side' Music Video

  • Director: Yong Seok Choi (Lumpens)
  • Assistant Director/Edit: Jihye Yoon (Lumpens)
  • Director of Photography: Hyunwoo Nam (GDW)
  • B Camera Operator: Eumko
  • Focus Puller: Sangwoo Yun, Youngwoo Lee
  • 2nd AC: Eunki Kim
  • 3rd AC: Kyuwon Seo
  • DIT: Eunil Lee
  • Gaffer: Song Hyunsuk
  • Lighting Crew: Choi Jung Hyun, Hwang Uigyu, Kim Hyun Ju, Park Cheonil, Park Yeonghwan, Yeom Jaehyeok
  • Jimmy Jib Operator: Youngjung Kim
  • Jimmy Jib Assistant: Hyun in Kim, Sung Hoon Kim
  • Art Director: Bona Kim, Jinsil Park (MU:E)
  • Assistant Art Team: Yeri Kang (MU:E)
  • Art-team Manager: ilho Heo (MU:E)
  • Producer: Emma Sungeun Kim (GE Production)
  • Location Manager: Ji Hoon Han
  • VFX STUDIO: PLASTIC BEACH
  • VFX Supervisor: Ohzeon
  • VFX Assistant Supervisor: Jojeem
  • VFX Project Manager: Chanyoung Song, Jieun Jeong
  • VFX Producer: Kyutae Jang
  • 3D Artist: Kwangwon Lee, Doyeon Kim, Jeonghwa Lee, Jiwon Jeon
  • 2D Artist: Gihoon Jang, Hyunjun Lee
  • Visual Creative: Nu Kim, Sabinne Cheon, Lee Sun Kyoung, Kim Ga Eun, Jung Su Jung
  • Brand Experience Design: Kris Seongmin Gim, Hyeri Lee
  • Performance Directing: Son Sung Deuk, Lee Ga Hun, Lee Byung Eun, Park Hyewon
  • Artist Management: Kim Shin Gyu, Kim Su Bin, Kim Dae Young, Park Jun Tae, An Da Sol, Ahn Jong Hun, Yun Tae Woong, Lee Seung Byeong, Lee Jung Min

Accolades

Guinness World Records

  • Most viewed YouTube music video in 24 hours by a K-pop group
  • Most viewed YouTube music video in 24 hours
  • Most viewed YouTube video in 24 hours

TV Music Shows

Melon Popularity Award

  • [2020.08.31] Weekly Popularity Award
  • [2020.09.09] Weekly Popularity Award

Charts

Gaon Digital Chart

Dynamite
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4
Position 6 1 1 1
Year Month Rank
2020 August 14
Dynamite (Acoustic Remix)
Week 1
Position 178

Oricon Digital Chart

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Week Rank Downloads
- 2 1 3 2 22,895
4 5 - - - - - 13 9,322
- 9 10 8 10 9 - 10 8,258
- 8 - - - 5 2 9 11,056
3 2 7 4 x x x x x,xxx

Recochoku Single Daily Chart

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Week Rank
- 2 1 5 6
6 7 13 13 13 17 16 19
15 13 14 10 15 12 18 12
21 10 18 10 17 7 4 9
3 4 7 7 x x x x
Year Month Rank
2020 August 24

Billboard Japan Download Songs Chart

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4
Position 2 10 9 11

United World Charts

Week Rank Points
36 / 2020 1 543,000
37 / 2020 1 363,000
38 / 2020 1 299,000

Disambiguation

Dynamite
Found on the "Dynamite" digital single as track #1. This is the standard version of the song.
Dynamite - Instrumental
Found on the "Dynamite" digital single as track #2. This is the standard version without its main vocals.
Dynamite - Acoustic Remix
Found on the "Dynamite (Extended)" digital single as track #3. It was composed to be more minimalist than the original song to highlight the members' vocals.
Dynamite - EDM Remix
Found on the "Dynamite (Extended)" digital single as track #4. This version seeks to express the bright and exciting atmosphere of the original song through a different arrangement.
Dynamite - Tropical Remix
Found on the "Dynamite (Deluxe)" digital single as track #5.
Dynamite - Poolside Remix
Found on the "Dynamite (Deluxe)" digital single as track #6.
Dynamite - Slow Jam Remix
Found on the "Dynamite (NightTime Version)" digital single as track #3.
Dynamite - Midnight Remix
Found on the "Dynamite (NightTime Version)" digital single as track #4.
Dynamite - Retro Remix
Found on the "Dynamite (NightTime Version)" digital single as track #5.
Dynamite - Bedroom Remix
Found on the "Dynamite (NightTime Version)" digital single as track #6.

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