“Legends”: Netizens react as BTS emerge as the K-pop group with most monthly listeners on Spotify over 27.5 million

On July 19, 2025, X handle of @AboutMusicYT shared a post featuring BTS as the K-pop groups with the most monthly listeners on Spotify. The sensational boy band made the new record with over 27.5 million streams on the streaming app. The band made this record soon after dropping their new live album ‘PERMISSION TO DANCE STAGE - LIVE,’ on July 18, 2025.

Fans of the boy band were thrilled to witness the group’s new milestone; therefore, they swamped the internet with their appreciation for the boy band. One of them on X wrote:

"With their same old songs oh BTS are legends"

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Fans react to BTS’ new feat on Spotify

While some said that the group deserved more than 40 million streams, others referred to them as the biggest K-pop group.

“Honestly they deserve at least 40+M but my BTS slayed anyway,” commented another fan.

“3 years oh hiatus yet no one touches them that's the biggest kpop grp in the world,” wrote an admirer.

“Mind you it’s been three years since they released an album with new songs!!! BTS you will always be famous,” another fan commented.

Some highlighted how the group made it to this mark without any new album, while others described them as the best boys ever.

“With literally no new albums from 3 years,” wrote an admirer.

“No new songs since long and still the best ahhhhhh best boys ever,” commented a fan.

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BTS released a new album ‘PERMISSION TO DANCE STAGE - LIVE’

The septet returned to the spotlight with their first live album, PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LIVE. The 22-track album includes live recordings from one of the band's most memorable tours of the same name. A long pause since the boy band left for military training precedes the latest live album.

According to the album's description on Weverse:

"The notable release captures the dynamic energy of their 'BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE' tour, held across Seoul, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas in 2021. Spanning 12 unforgettable shows that resonated through stadiums around the world, the album offers an immersive glimpse into BTS' electrifying global stage presence."

The description also mentioned that the new live album revives the band's priceless memories with its followers.

“Many songs were specially rearranged for the tour, adding fresh layers to their sound. Through the album, listeners can be reminded of the radiant memories shared between the members and ARMY.”

Here’s the complete list of tracks released as part of the new album:

• ON - Live
• Burning Up (FIRE) - Live
• Dope - Live
• DNA - Live
• Blue & Grey - Live
• Black Swan - Live
• Blood Sweat & Tears - Live
• FAKE LOVE - Live
• Life Goes On - Live
• Boy With Luv (Feat. Halsey) - Live
• Dynamite - Live
• Butter - Live
• Telepathy - Live
• Outro: Wings - Live
• Stay - Live
• So What - Live
• IDOL - Live
• Airplane pt.2 - Live
• Silver Spoon - Live
• Dis-ease - Live
• Spring Day - Live
• Permission to Dance - Live

The boy band is likely to return with new music early in 2026.