How much does BTS (방탄소년단) 'Friends (친구)' MV make on YouTube?
BTS (방탄소년단) 'Friends (친구)' MV · by elisssa
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$0.80/1,000 views for this video), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
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Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
February 2026
|
155,649
155.65K
|
$124.52 | |
|
March 2026
|
425,939
425.94K
|
$340.75 | |
|
April 2026
|
436,037
436.04K
|
$348.83 | |
|
May 2026
|
437,158
437.16K
|
$349.73 | |
|
June 2026
|
363,700
363.70K
|
$290.96 | |
|
July 2026
|
343,769
343.77K
|
$275.02 | |
|
August 2026
|
384,525
384.52K
|
$307.62 | |
|
September 2026
|
348,559
348.56K
|
$278.85 | |
|
October 2026
|
50,156
50.16K
|
$40.12 | |
| Total | 2,945,492 | $2,356.39 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.