BTS’s music video for "FAKE LOVE" has surpassed 1.4 billion views on YouTube, reaching this impressive milestone on August 13, 2026, at around 3:46 PM KST. This marks the sixth time the group has achieved such a high view count for one of their videos.
"FAKE LOVE" is the title track from BTS’s third full-length album, LOVE YOURSELF 轉 ‘Tear’, which was released in May 2018. The song and video have deeply connected with fans worldwide, expressing the intense emotions of heartbreak after realizing a love was not genuine.
The music video features a memorable choreography where a boy covers his mouth, eyes, and ears with his hands, symbolizing an attempt to avoid facing painful truths. Against a series of elaborate sets, BTS delivers a dynamic performance that combines powerful energy with sleek and artistic visuals, drawing viewers into the story.
Musically, "FAKE LOVE" blends grunge rock guitar riffs with groovy trap beats, creating an emo hip hop sound that captures the haunting sadness of discovering a false love. The lyrics and composition highlight BTS’s unique talent for channeling dark emotional themes into music that connects globally.
Following the album’s release, BTS became the first Korean act to top the Billboard 200 main album chart with LOVE YOURSELF 轉 ‘Tear’. The album stayed on the chart for 16 weeks, reinforcing the group’s global influence. The single "FAKE LOVE" also achieved notable chart success, reaching number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 42 on the UK Official Singles Chart.
This milestone of 1.4 billion views places "FAKE LOVE" alongside other BTS videos with massive view counts, including "Dynamite," "Boy With Luv" (feat. Halsey), "DNA," "MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix)," and "IDOL." Each video highlights the group’s powerful presence and enduring popularity worldwide.
