SEVENTEEN's 'HOT' Surpasses 300 Million Spotify Streams, Second Time for the Group

The global music platform Spotify has recognized SEVENTEEN's hit song 'HOT' for surpassing 300 million streams. This achievement marks the second time the popular K-pop group has had a song reach this significant streaming milestone, following their previous success with 'Super'.

Released as the title track of their fourth full-length album, 'Face the Sun,' 'HOT' is characterized by its distinctive Western guitar sound and a powerful hip-hop beat. The song's lyrics convey a message of courage and ambition, expressing the determination to bravely face the blazing sun and ultimately become it. Upon its release, 'HOT' dominated music charts and contributed to the album's impressive first-week sales of over 2.06 million copies, also charting at number 7 on the US Billboard 200.

SEVENTEEN, known for their self-producing capabilities, debuted in 2015 and has since released a string of successful tracks including 'Adore U,' 'Mansae,' 'Pretty U,' 'Aju Nice,' 'Don't Wanna Cry,' 'Clap,' 'Thanks,' 'Left & Right,' 'Rock with You,' 'Super,' and 'Maestro.' The group has garnered a substantial global fanbase through their consistent delivery of high-quality music and performances.

The article also provides an update on the current status of SEVENTEEN's members regarding their mandatory military service in South Korea. Several members are currently fulfilling their duties, with others scheduled to enlist soon. Notably, Jeonghan has completed his service, becoming the first member to do so, while S.Coups received a military exemption due to a cruciate ligament tear. Joshua, Jun, and The8 are foreign members and thus exempt from service.