With their fifth studio effort, 'Arirang', BTS has not only captivated audiences in their home country but also made a significant impact on the international music scene by dominating key weekly charts.
Reports from Hanteo Chart on the 30th indicate that BTS's freshly released album 'Arirang' has claimed the top positions on both the weekly world chart and album chart during the tracking period from March 23 to March 29. Astoundingly, the album captured the leading position on the chart for the third week of March within a mere three days of its release on the 20th and has steadfastly held onto this spot for two consecutive weeks.
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In a preview article dated the 30th, the reputable American music publication Billboard revealed that 'Arirang' has ascended to the pinnacle of the primary album chart, the 'Billboard 200', for the issue dated April 4. Upon its debut on the chart, the album amassed an impressive 641,000 album units, marking the most outstanding weekly achievement for a group album since the establishment of unit tracking in December 2014. Of these units, a staggering 532,000 were pure album sales, encompassing both physical and digital purchases. This accomplishment sets a new benchmark for the highest weekly sales of a group album in over ten years.
In addition to their Billboard triumph, BTS has asserted their presence on global music platforms. During the tracking period from March 20 to March 26, BTS dominated Spotify's weekly charts, including 'Weekly Top Albums', 'Weekly Top Songs', and 'Weekly Top Artists' on a global scale. The title track 'SWIM', in particular, captured the number one spot on the 'Weekly Top Songs Global', with all 14 tracks from 'Arirang' securing positions within the top 30.
The single 'SWIM' sustained its leading position on Spotify's 'Daily Top Songs Global' chart and on Apple Music's 'Top 100 Global' chart for an impressive nine and seven days (March 20-28 and March 23-29), respectively. Furthermore, each track from the album continues to feature prominently on the latest chart rankings of both platforms. Despite being more than ten days post-release, not only the title track but the entire album's contents are being celebrated by music fans worldwide, indicating the profound affection they hold for BTS.
In a continuation of their world-renowned performances, BTS is poised to present the 'BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG'' at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, on the dates of April 9, 11, and 12. Their tour plans extend into October, with stadium concerts scheduled across South America, including countries such as Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil. Astonishingly, all 46 shows, covering locations from Goyang, North America, Europe, to Tokyo, Japan, have reached sold-out status at a rapid pace, further attesting to their phenomenal ticket-selling prowess.