With their fifth studio album 'Arirang', BTS has successfully made a sweeping conquest of major weekly music charts both in their home country and abroad. This feat underscores their unparalleled influence in the modern music landscape and the universal appeal of their artistry.
As reported by Hanteo Chart, a respected album sales tracking platform, on the 30th, the newly released 'Arirang' not only conquered the weekly world chart but also claimed the top spot on the album chart during the tracking period from March 23 to March 29. Astonishingly, the album secured the number one position on the chart just three days following its release on March 20, and it has steadfastly held onto this position for two consecutive weeks, a testament to its widespread acclaim.
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An anticipatory article released by the esteemed American music publication Billboard on the 30th shed light on 'Arirang's extraordinary achievement, as it reached the summit of the Billboard 200's main album chart dated April 4. The album's debut was marked by the equivalent of 641,000 album units sold, which is an unparalleled weekly performance for a group album since the implementation of unit tracking commenced in December 2014. Among these units, 532,000 were attributed to traditional album sales, comprising both physical and digital purchases. This milestone establishes a new benchmark for the highest weekly sales by a group album in over ten years.
On the international stage, BTS maintained their supremacy over global music charts. The band dominated the weekly rankings on Spotify, the global audio and streaming titan, during the period from March 20 to March 26. They swept the 'Weekly Top Albums', 'Weekly Top Songs', and 'Weekly Top Artists' global charts. The album's lead single, 'SWIM', notably clinched the number one position on the 'Weekly Top Songs Global' chart, while all of the album's 14 tracks secured positions within the top 30.
The track 'SWIM' exhibited its enduring popularity by maintaining its hold on the top spot of Spotify's 'Daily Top Songs Global' chart and Apple Music's 'Top 100 Global' for an impressive nine days from March 20 to March 28, and seven days from March 23 to March 29, respectively. Even ten days post-release, every track on the album continues to resonate with global audiences, reflecting the unwavering support and affection from fans worldwide.
In parallel with these chart-topping achievements, BTS is gearing up for the 'BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG'', scheduled to unfold at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, on April 9, 11, and 12. The tour is set to extend into October with stadium concerts across South America, including countries like Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil. All 46 planned performances, which span locations such as Goyang, North America, Europe, and Tokyo, Japan, have already completely sold out, attesting to the group's formidable drawing power and the fervent anticipation of their fans.