BTS’ "Arirang" Shatters Records: Latin American Fans in Brazil & Mexico Outstream South Korea in Global Debut
Latin American fans are igniting a monumental surge in global streams for K-pop supergroup BTS’ latest album. New US music industry data reveals that Brazil and Mexico have impressively surpassed South Korea in the album’s crucial first-week streaming figures, showcasing the immense power of the band’s fanbase in the region.
BTS’ fifth studio album, "Arirang," which was released on March 20, recorded an astonishing 739.1 million streams worldwide in its debut week. This groundbreaking figure, according to data released Wednesday (US time) by leading entertainment data tracker Luminate, marks the highest first-week total for any album released in the current tracking period. The exceptional performance underscores the global reach and passionate dedication of BTS’ ARMY, with Latin America emerging as a dominant force in driving these record-breaking numbers.
May 14, 2026
