CARY — Epic Games is partnering with South Korean boyband BTS to premiere a new version music video of their record-breaking single “Dynamite” inside Fortnite at Party Royale’s Main Stage.
“Dynamite” is BTS’ latest English-sung single. The song debuted at No.1 on Billboard Hot 100 and maintained that feat for two consecutive weeks, first ever for a Korean pop act.
The official music video also became YouTube’s most viewed music video in its first 24 hours with 101.1 million views.
BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013.
The video — a never-before-seen choreography version of BTS’ “Dynamite” — will premiere on Friday, Sept. 25 at 8pm. The premiere will take place in Fortnite’s Party Royale mode, the game’s no-combat social space where players can get together with friends to catch concerts, watch movies, or just chill.
Following the premiere, players can partake in a “Dynamite (Tropical Remix)” afterparty with karaoke graphics to sing and dance along.
“We’re always looking to partner with talented artists who are interested in pushing boundaries and finding innovative ways to reach fans,” said Nate Nanzer, Head of Global Partnerships at Epic Games, in a statement. “BTS is not only incredibly popular worldwide, but their talent, creativity, and forward-thinking attitude made them a perfect match. We’re honored to host their premiere.”
Founded in 1991 by Tim Sweeney, Epic Games is headquartered in Cary and has more than 40 offices worldwide. It operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections.
