BTS’ SUGA has left a mark on the world as the first Asian male rapper to accomplish multiple 300 million streams on Spotify. His collaboration with IU, “Eight,” recently surpassed 300 million streams, joining his performance track “Daechwita” in arriving at this achievement.
Eight Hits, 300 Million Streams
BTS’ SUGA has accomplished one more momentous accomplishment in the music industry, turning into the first Asian male rapper with different songs surpassing 300 million streams on Spotify.
His magnificent collaboration with IU on the song “Eight” has now outperformed the 300 million streams mark on the well-known streaming stage, getting monstrous love and support from fans around the world.
“Eight” denotes SUGA’s second song to arrive at this achievement, following his solo track “Daechwita.” For IU, “Eight” remains her first song to pass 300 million streams on Spotify.
Delivered on May 6, 2020, “Eight” quickly took off to the highest point at the top of major domestic music charts and got the fifth spot on the year-end outlines of 2020.
The track exhibited SUGA’s ability as a lyricist, topping the iTunes chart in a noteworthy 100 nations. With every collaboration, SUGA keeps on setting new standards as an artist.
More About SUGA and IU’
SUGA delivered his debut solo album, D-Day, under his Agust D alias in 2023. The album appeared at number two on the Bulletin 200 chart, denoting his first memorable top-10 ranking on this esteemed positioning.
Also, SUGA set out on his first solo world tour, the SUGA Agust D Tour, which included shows across the US, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea, and Japan. After finishing up his world visit, SUGA enrolled in the South Korean military as a social worker in September and is supposed to return in June 2025.
IU, on the other hand, has been occupied with her music and acting career. She delivered the single “Love Wins All” on January 24, 2024, as a component of her 6th EP, The Winning, which was delivered on February 20.
Also, IU is set to star in the TV series “When Life Gives You Tangerines” opposite Park Bo Gum, further exhibiting her adaptability as an entertainer.
