Super Tuna: Timeline of releases and milestones
2021 – The birthday video
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Jin released Super Tuna as a surprise birthday gift on December 4, 2021.
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The video went viral almost immediately, gaining 20 million YouTube views in five days.
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It became the #1 trending music video worldwide and sparked global parodies and dance challenges.
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Appeared on the Billboard Hot Trending Songs chart for 11 straight weeks despite not being an official release.
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Jin reflected on the phenomenon, later.
“I couldn’t believe it at all. I just expected the fans who like fun stuff to just sort of enjoy it and say, Okay, nice song. But I was seriously taken aback and surprised when I saw how the song was doing way better than I ever could’ve expected.”
2022 – Spotify release
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Jin officially released Super Tuna on Spotify, making it widely available for streaming.
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The song continued to enjoy steady streaming numbers even after the initial viral spike.