It's official. BTS are releasing a new digital single this May!
The pop titans revealed the news via a YouTube livestream called "What's melting?" where over 700,000 fans tuned in. 'Butter,' "a dance-pop track brimming with the smooth yet charismatic charm of BTS" is set to arrive on 21 May, 1 PM KST.
Co-written by BTS leader RM alongside Jenna Andrews, Rob Grimaldi, Stephen Kirk, Alex Bilowitz, Sebastian Garcia, and Ron Perry, the all-English track will make its live debut at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards this May.
BTS talk about their new single 'Butter,' a new album, and going for a GRAMMY
BANDWAGON TV
The upcoming English single follows the release of their GRAMMY-nominated hit 'Dynamite', best-selling album, BE, and Japanese single, 'Film out.' Pre-save it here.
#BTS #방탄소년단 'Butter' Promotion Schedule
— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) April 28, 2021
📆 https://t.co/45IC1Bzxbc#BTS_Butter pic.twitter.com/TD3HqOrZGu
VINYL AND CASSETTE
'Butter' will be available as a digital single, as well as on limited edition 7-inch vinyl (USD 7.98) and cassette (USD 6.98). Pre-order it here.
CONCEPT CLIPS & TEASER POSTER
#BTS #방탄소년단 #BTS_Butter Concept Clip - Teaser Poster pic.twitter.com/JbRsTnd16B
— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) May 1, 2021
Ahead of the single release, BTS shared individual concept clips alongside a teaser poster featuring an assortment of party treats and favours.
TEASER PHOTOS
A week before the single drop, the pop titans unveiled a teaser photo showcasing the members in slick suits and sporting new hair colours.
#BTS #방탄소년단 #BTS_Butter Group Teaser Photo 1 pic.twitter.com/mVsAGpgDdg
— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) May 9, 2021
#BTS #방탄소년단 #BTS_Butter Teaser Photo 1 - RM pic.twitter.com/OWMijacwC9
— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) May 11, 2021
#BTS #방탄소년단 #BTS_Butter Teaser Photo 1 - 정국 (Jung Kook) pic.twitter.com/7B0ACRi2rU
— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) May 11, 2021
#BTS #방탄소년단 #BTS_Butter Teaser Photo 1 - 진 (Jin) pic.twitter.com/3hhr46CsGJ
— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) May 12, 2021
#BTS #방탄소년단 #BTS_Butter Teaser Photo 1 - 슈가 (SUGA) pic.twitter.com/Z1RYtwPlJT
— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) May 12, 2021
#BTS #방탄소년단 #BTS_Butter Teaser Photo 1 - 제이홉 (j-hope) pic.twitter.com/Fy2mMDtlz5
— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) May 13, 2021
#BTS #방탄소년단 #BTS_Butter Teaser Photo 1 - 지민 (Jimin) pic.twitter.com/jKesXfCnCs
— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) May 13, 2021
#BTS #방탄소년단 #BTS_Butter Teaser Photo 1 - 뷔 (V) pic.twitter.com/STfLq26bUs
— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) May 13, 2021
#BTS #방탄소년단 #BTS_Butter Group Teaser Photo 2 pic.twitter.com/RmQqT7iErD
— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) May 16, 2021
#BTS #방탄소년단 #BTS_Butter Teaser Photo 2 pic.twitter.com/wAVE6CwDxk
— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) May 16, 2021
#BTS #방탄소년단 #BTS_Butter Teaser Photo 2 pic.twitter.com/kI97EQoPoB
— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) May 16, 2021
MUSIC VIDEO TEASER
The 20-second music video teaser features the band in black and white, a groovy synthbass reminiscent of Queen's 'Another One Bites The Dust,' and Jungkook singing "Get it, let it roll!"
'BUTTER' COUNTDOWN
Ahead of the music video release, BTS held a special countdown for fans with the members playing games and making their own special butter toasts.
OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
The official music video for 'Butter' broke the 'Dynamite' records for most concurrent viewers for music video YouTube premiere with 3.9 million viewers, as well as 112.9 million views within 24 hours of its release.
BEHIND THE SCENES
LIVE DEBUT
BTS will return to the Billboard Music Awards stage on 24 May, 8 AM SGT/PHT for the live performance debut of 'Butter'.
they're back !! just 3 days until the world premiere performance of "Butter" at the #BBMAs !! @BTS_twt hits the stage this sunday at 8ET/5PT on NBC. pic.twitter.com/gmN2InI438
— Billboard Music Awards (@BBMAs) May 20, 2021
'BUTTER' TIKTOK CHALLENGE
Fans can show their #SmoothLikeButter moves for the group's 'Butter' TikTok Challenge.
Show your #SmoothLikeButter moments😎
— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) May 22, 2021
👀https://t.co/r6dXf119i9#BTS #방탄소년단 #BTS_Butter#제이홉 #jhope #정국 #JungKook #슈가 #SUGA
Show your #SmoothLikeButter moments😎
— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) May 22, 2021
👀https://t.co/FbiXAeyN5c#BTS #방탄소년단 #BTS_Butter#진 #Jin #뷔 #V
LISTENING PARTIES
BTS are holding 'Butter' listening parties with fans for one week - sharing their favourite BTS tracks.
Come and join our listening parties with BTS members' favorite tracks!
— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) May 21, 2021
(*Spotify or Apple Music log-in required)
7일 동안의 리스닝 파티에 #BTSARMY 여러분을 초대합니다!
(*스포티파이 또는 애플뮤직 로그인 필요)
💌 https://t.co/o7gSwTCdBM #BTS #방탄소년단 #BTS_Butter pic.twitter.com/eiISNZvRNZ
BUTTER CARD
Fans can make their own butter cards with personalised sticks of butter and melted butter on toast. Try it here.
WHAT’S MELTING // BUTTER CARD 2.0@bts_bighit // https://t.co/uGjnhY9RW4 // #SmoothLikeButter pic.twitter.com/dHSHT4M15n
— Columbia Records (@ColumbiaRecords) May 10, 2021
BTS are nominated for Best International Group at the 2021 BRIT Awards, making them the first Korean pop act to be nominated in the category. Their record-breaking concert MAP OF THE SOUL ON:E is also up for the Webby Awards this May. The 'Dynamite' hitmakers are also nominated for four Billboard Music Awards this year including Top Selling Song and Top Social Artist.
The global superstars are releasing a Japanese compilation album called BTS, THE BEST later this June.
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