YouTube is the world’s largest and most popular video-sharing platform. It is used by millions of people every day to watch and share videos. With the growing popularity of online video, YouTube has become an essential platform for musicians to promote their music and reach out to their fans. In recent years, many music videos have achieved millions of views on YouTube in just 24 hours. In this article, we will look at some of the most viewed music videos on YouTube in 24 hours.
1. BTS – “Butter”
In May 2021, the South Korean boy band BTS released their single “Butter” along with its music video. The video gained 108.2 million views in 24 hours, breaking their previous record of 101.1 million views for their song “Dynamite”. The video features the members of BTS dancing and singing in various colorful sets.
2. BLACKPINK – “How You Like That”
In June 2020, the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK released their song “How You Like That” along with its music video. The video gained 86.3 million views in 24 hours, breaking the previous record of 74.6 million views for Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next”. The video features the members of BLACKPINK in various stunning outfits and sets.
3. Taylor Swift – “ME!”
In April 2019, the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift released her single “ME!” featuring Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco, along with its music video. The video gained 65.2 million views in 24 hours, breaking the previous record of 56.7 million views for Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next”. The video features Taylor Swift in various colorful and playful sets.
4. Ariana Grande – “Thank U, Next”
In November 2018, the American singer Ariana Grande released her single “Thank U, Next” along with its music video. The video gained 55.4 million views in 24 hours, breaking the previous record of 45.9 million views for BTS’s “IDOL”. The video features Ariana Grande paying tribute to some of her favorite movies, including Mean Girls, Legally Blonde, and Bring It On.
5. Psy – “Gentleman”
In April 2013, the South Korean rapper Psy released his single “Gentleman” along with its music video. The video gained 36 million views in 24 hours, breaking the previous record of 8 million views for Justin Bieber’s “Beauty and a Beat”. The video features Psy performing his signature dance moves in various locations around Seoul.
6. Ed Sheeran – “Shape of You”
In January 2017, the British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran released his single “Shape of You” along with its music video. The video gained 10 million views in just four hours, breaking the previous record of 8 million views for Adele’s “Hello”. The video features Ed Sheeran in various boxing and dancing scenes.
7. Adele – “Hello”
In October 2015, the British singer Adele released her single “Hello” along with its music video. The video gained 27.7 million views in 24 hours, breaking the previous record of 20 million views for Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood”. The video features Adele returning to her childhood home and reminiscing about the past.
8. Nicki Minaj – “Anaconda”
In August 2014, the American rapper Nicki Minaj released her single “Anaconda” along with its music video. The video gained 19.6 million views in 24 hours, breaking the previous record of 12.3 million views for Miley Cyrus’s “Wrecking Ball”. The video features Nicki Minaj and her crew performing various dance routines.
9. Miley Cyrus – “Wrecking Ball”
In September 2013, the American singer Miley Cyrus released her single “Wrecking Ball” along with its music video. The video gained 19.3 million views in 24 hours, breaking the previous record of 12.3 million views for One Direction’s “Best Song Ever”. The video features Miley Cyrus swinging on a wrecking ball and smashing through walls.
10. One Direction – “Best Song Ever”
In July 2013, the British-Irish boy band One Direction released their single “Best Song Ever” along with its music video. The video gained 10.9 million views in 24 hours, breaking the previous record of 10.7 million views for Justin Bieber’s “Beauty and a Beat”. The video features One Direction in various hilarious and over-the-top roles.
These are some of the most viewed music videos on YouTube in 24 hours. With the growing popularity of online video, we can expect more records to be broken in the future. YouTube has become an essential platform for musicians to showcase their talent and reach out to their fans. With the right content and strategy, anyone can achieve success on YouTube.
