“Butter” by BTS was released on May 21, 2021 at 1 PM KST (which is midnight ET).

Quick Scoop: Release Details

  • Digital single release date: May 21, 2021.
  • Release time: 1 PM KST / 12 AM EST.
  • Format: Digital single on major streaming platforms like YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, etc.
  • It’s BTS’s second all-English single after “Dynamite.”

A Little Context & Hype

When BTS announced that “Butter” was coming on May 21, 2021, ARMY immediately started countdowns and streaming plans, treating it as the big early-summer anthem of 2021. The teaser dropped first and quickly racked up tens of millions of views within a day, setting the stage for another viral BTS era.

The song was promoted as a fun, dance-pop track meant to “melt” into listeners’ ears, matching its smooth title and bright concept. It went on to dominate charts worldwide and became one of the defining pop releases of that year.

Extra Nuggets ARMY Might Care About

  • A “Hotter Remix” was released a week later on May 28, 2021.
  • More remixes, including “Cooler” and “Sweeter” , followed on June 4, 2021.
  • A physical “Butter” CD single with “Permission to Dance” came a bit later, expanding the single into a mini-package for collectors.

TL;DR: If you’re searching “when did Butter by BTS come out,” the answer is May 21, 2021 (1 PM KST), with remixes and a CD version rolling out in the weeks that followed.

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