On January 30, 2026, BTS’s agency BigHit Music officially announced that the group had received platinum certification for Yet to come and Gold certification for Labyrinth of love. According to RIAJ data, Yet to come passed 100 million streamsWhile Labyrinth of love passed 50 million streams in Japan starting December 2025.
With this achievement, BTS now boasts an impressive total of 16 Platinum-certified songs and 48 Gold-certified songs for streaming in Japan. These numbers further solidify the group’s status as one of the most successful K-pop artists ever in the Japanese music industry.
The RIAJ grants streaming certifications based on cumulative streams within Japan, using clear benchmarks:
- Gold: 50 million streams
- Platinum: 100 million streams
- Diamond: 500 million streams
These milestones are updated monthly and reflect ongoing listener engagement rather than short-term chart performance, highlighting the long-term appeal of an artist’s music.
Released in 2022, Yet to come served as the title track of TrialBTS’s anthology album celebrating the group’s career journey 48 songs. In the meantime, Labyrinth of loveone of the 11 tracks on their 2018 studio album Love yourself: tearremains a fan favorite from one of the group’s most significant eras. The fact that songs released years later are still earning certifications underscores the enduring resonance of BTS’ discography and the unwavering support of their Japanese fanbase, ARMY.
Previously, in 2025, The untold truth (with Steve Aoki) also achieved Gold certification, pushing BTS to a then-record high 47 songs certified Gold: the highest number ever achieved by a K-pop group in Japan.
Japan remains one of the largest music markets in the world, where both physical sales and digital streaming are fiercely competitive. RIAJ certifications are widely regarded as a key indicator of an artist’s enduring popularity and cultural impact. BTS’ continued success in earning these accolades reflects not only chart power, but also deep-rooted audience recognition and loyalty over time.
The latest milestone also creates excitement ahead of BTS’ highly anticipated return to the stage with Around the world ARIRANGwhich will begin in April 2026. The tour will begin with three nights at Goyang Stadium in South Korea, followed by two shows at the Tokyo Dome on April 17-18, before continuing through North America, Europe, the United Kingdom and other regions.
With record-breaking certifications and a global tour on the horizon, BTS is entering their comeback era with considerable momentum.proving once again its unshakable position on the global musical map, especially in Japan, where the group has built a legacy that few can rival.
