BTS dominates major global charts with their 5th studio album, 'Arirang'.
Hanteo Chart reported on the 30th that 'Arirang' topped the weekly world and album charts from March 23-29. Released on March 20, it hit number one within three days and stayed there for two weeks.
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Billboard announced on the 30th that 'Arirang' is number one on the Billboard 200 (dated April 4). It debuted with 641,000 units sold, the highest for a group album since December 2014. Of these, 532,000 were traditional album sales, setting a decade-long record for group album sales.
BTS led global charts, sweeping Spotify’s weekly top albums, songs, and artist charts from March 20-26. The title track 'SWIM' topped the 'Weekly Top Songs Global', with all 14 tracks in the top 30.
'SWIM' was number one on Spotify's 'Daily Top Songs Global' and Apple Music's 'Top 100 Global' from March 20-28 and March 23-29, respectively. Every track from the album continues to chart, highlighting global fan enthusiasm.
BTS will perform the 'BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG'' at Goyang Sports Complex on April 9, 11, and 12. In October, they will tour South American stadiums, including Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil. All 46 shows, including North America, Europe, and Tokyo venues, sold out quickly, demonstrating their immense ticket demand.