Another Red Velvet music video has joined the 300 million club on YouTube, with “Russian Roulette” passing the milestone not long after 6 a.m. KST on October 25. The achievement makes it the group’s third music video to reach 300 million views, following “Bad Boy” and “Psycho.”
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Red Velvet originally released the music video for “Russian Roulette” on September 7, 2016 at 12 a.m. KST. That means it took the song just over 10 years, one month and 18 days to hit the 300 million mark — a slow-burn milestone that says as much about the song’s staying power as it does about its original impact.
Red Velvet Russian Roulette 300 million views milestone
Not every hit ages the same way. Some songs explode and fade, while others keep finding new listeners year after year, passed along through playlists, dance covers, variety show moments and fan recommendations. “Russian Roulette” clearly belongs in the second group, still pulling in views more than a decade after its release.
The video’s bright, playful concept has become one of Red Velvet’s most recognisable visuals. Its choreography, colour palette and pop hooks helped define an era of the group’s career, and fans continue to return to it — whether for nostalgia, for the performance, or to introduce new listeners to the group’s catalogue.
Joining “Bad Boy” and “Psycho” in the 300 million club also underlines the breadth of Red Velvet’s appeal. Those three songs span different concepts and different chapters of the group’s career, yet each has reached the same massive audience threshold on YouTube.
A decade later, still counting
For longtime fans, the milestone is a reason to press play again. For newer fans, it is a reminder of how deep Red Velvet’s discography runs — and how many of their older videos are still racking up views long after release.
Congratulations to Red Velvet on another 300 million views, and to “Russian Roulette” on a milestone more than ten years in the making.
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