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| Stream King Status Confirmed: Number_i’s “BON” Breaks the Hundred Million Mark |
Number_i aren’t just riding the wave — they’re steering the ship.
Their breakout track “BON” has officially smashed the 100 million streams mark on Billboard JAPAN’s Streaming Songs chart, making it the group's second track to reach this milestone, right after their debut smash “GOAT.”
Released as the lead track off their first mini-album No.O -ring- back on 27 May 2024, “BON” quickly caught fire. By June 5th, it had already debuted at No.1 on the Download Songs chart.
It then entered the Streaming Songs chart at No.13 the same week — and never really left.
It held tight in the Top 100 for a staggering 34 weeks straight, before finally cracking 100 million plays by its 47th week on the chart.
Let’s put that in perspective: in less than a year, “BON” has gone from fresh release to streaming heavyweight — no easy feat, even in the age of algorithm gods and playlist blessings.
For a group still finding its footing post-debut, this isn’t just impressive — it’s proof they’re no one-hit-wonder.
If you're wondering how Billboard JAPAN tallies those numbers, it's a big mix of all the major on-demand music platforms in Japan: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, LINE MUSIC, YouTube Music — you name it.
All that data, aggregated by GfK Japan and MRC Data, means this isn’t just a fluke viral hit on one app.
It’s consistent, broad-based appeal.
“BON” was also included in their first full-length album No.I, which dropped in September 2024 — and it's safe to say the track helped carry that project’s momentum too.
The sound?
A tight mix of polished pop, sleek production, and that signature Number_i edge that keeps fans coming back for more.
So what’s next for the lads?
Another hundred mil?
World tour?
Global crossover?
Whatever it is, they’ve clearly got the stream game on lock.
Stay tuned. This isn’t the end of the BON era — it might just be the beginning of something even bigger.
Source: Billboard JP