BTS member Jin's self-composed song "Super Tuna" continues to demonstrate its popularity by boasting consistently high view counts.

As of May 2, the "Super Tuna" special performance video, which was released on BTS' YouTube channel 'BANGTANTV' on Jin's birthday, December 4th, 2021, has surpassed 85.16 million views.

In December 2021, Jin unveiled "Super Tuna" to celebrate his birthday, breaking 10 million views in just one day and garnering explosive attention. The song ranked first for 16 consecutive days on the 'Global Popular Music Videos' chart, setting a record for the longest-running #1 solo song by a BTS member, receiving worldwide acclaim.

"Super Tuna," with its catchy, upbeat melody, bright atmosphere, and easy-to-follow choreography, gained immense popularity on TikTok. Popular children's channels like Pororo, Baby Shark, Pinkfong, Cocomong, and Pengsoo all participated in the "Super Tuna" dance challenge, creating a buzz.

Various local governments in Korea, including the Korean Embassy, Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Seoul, Chungju, Gunpo, Daejeon Yuseong-gu, Seoul Songpa-gu, Pyeongtaek, and the Korea Tourism Organization, took part in the challenge, sparking a global syndrome enjoyed by people of all ages and professions.

American entertainment outlet Allkpop highlighted the popularity of "Super Tuna" with an article titled "Ivy League Students Cover Jin's 'Super Tuna,'" showcasing the song's enduring appeal. The outlet mentioned that "Super Tuna," created non-commercially for fun by Jin, has become a nationwide hit in Korea, frequently mentioned by many celebrities. The song has not only appeared on TV shows and radio but also in advertisements, and a documentary about "Super Tuna" was even produced. Dancing to the song has become a trend at various cultural festivals.

Allkpop reported that students from Ivy League Cornell University joined the craze, with Cornell's cover dance group "E.Motion" performing "Super Tuna" in front of the campus. In an interview with Weverse Magazine, Jin said, "I wanted the fans to enjoy and have fun while watching me and listening to this song. In the end, if ARMY (fan club name) likes it, then I'm satisfied. It was fun for me, too, seeing them enjoying it."

"Super Tuna," created with Jin's passion and love for his fans, has become a joyous gift song for global fans. In return, fans continue to show unwavering love and support by pushing the song's record-breaking achievements.

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