Global sensation BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) has continued their impressive run, holding the top position on the US Billboard ‘Global’ charts for the fourth consecutive week.
According to the latest charts (dated April 25) released on the 21st by the renowned US music media outlet Billboard, the title track ‘SWIM’ from BTS’s 5th full-length album, ‘ARIRANG,’ has secured the No. 1 spot on both the ‘Global 200’ and ‘Global (Excl. US)’ charts for four consecutive weeks. All 13 vocal tracks from the album, excluding the distinct sound of the Great Bell of King Seongdeok, have firmly maintained their strong presence on the ‘Global 200.’ Furthermore, every track landed within the top 50 on the ‘Global (Excl. US)’ chart, effectively commencing their long-term chart domination and widespread popularity.
The K-pop powerhouse also demonstrates significant impact on the main charts. The album ‘ARIRANG’ claimed the 3rd spot on the ‘Billboard 200,’ while its lead single ‘SWIM’ reached an impressive 10th place on the ‘Hot 100.’ B-side tracks ‘Body to Body’ (69th), ‘2.0’ (88th), and ‘Hooligan’ (90th) have also successfully remained within the ‘Hot 100’ rankings for a full month. Beyond these, BTS exhibits a consistent top-tier presence across various major Billboard charts, including ‘Digital Song Sales’ (No. 1 for 4 consecutive weeks), ‘Top Album Sales’ (No. 2), ‘Vinyl Albums’ (No. 3), ‘Top Streaming Albums’ (No. 4), and ‘Artist 100’ (No. 5).
In other news, BTS kicked off their highly anticipated ‘BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG” at Goyang Stadium on April 9th. This monumental tour is scheduled for 85 shows across 34 cities, marking the highest number of concerts for a single Korean artist. After thrilling over 240,000 fans in Goyang and Tokyo, the global superstars are set to continue their North American leg at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, USA, on April 25th, 26th, and 28th.
