BTS accords an estimated 5 bn USD to the South Korean economy through 40 mn record album sales

BTS has reportedly sold over 40 million albums and made significant contributions to the national economy, according to recent reports.

An interview with Scooter Braun, Bang Si Hyuk, and others discussing their diverse career paths was published by The New Yorker on October 7, 2025. The conversation centered on BTS’s influence in South Korea, where they have sold over 40 million albums, while also reflecting on the group’s worldwide performance.

BTS’s unmatched significance as cultural ambassadors and economic catalysts is demonstrated by the estimated $5 billion they bring to the Korean economy each year, on top of their record-breaking sales.

The seven members of the South Korean K-pop group BTS are RM, Suga, Jin, Jimin, Jungkook, V, and J-hope. Since its 2013 debut, the boy band has grown to become one of the most well-known K-pop groups worldwide. Dynamite, Butter, ON, Black Swan, Blood Sweat Tears, and others are some of their defining tunes. Additionally, the trio is the first K-pop artist to receive a Grammy Award nomination.

Jin hosted a special event to meet the fans during the group’s two-week celebration of FESTA, which marked the group’s 11th debut anniversary on July 13, 2024. All of the group members aside Jin and J-Hope are now serving in the military and will be released in 2025.

Additionally, BIGHIT Music has disclosed that talks are still going on with the members regarding upcoming events; however, precise plans and schedules will be disclosed after all the specifics are finalized. Fans have been anxiously awaiting news of BTS’s much-anticipated reunion as a full group, which is slated to start in 2025.