BTS Sets New Record, ARIRANG Album Stays in Billboard 200 Top 10 for 6 Weeks

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SecondUpdate.com – The latest album from BTS is once again proving its dominance in the global music industry. The album, titled ARIRANG, continues to achieve impressive milestones by staying on the prestigious Billboard 200 for six consecutive weeks.

As of the May 9, 2026 edition, ARIRANG remains firmly in the top five. This chart is widely regarded as a key benchmark for album popularity in the United States, making BTS’s consistency a strong indication that their global influence remains as powerful as ever.

Since its release, the album immediately grabbed attention by debuting at number one. It even held the top spot for three consecutive weeks before maintaining a stable position within the top five until now. This consistency reflects the continued strong interest in BTS’s latest work.

This achievement also marks a new record. ARIRANG has become the first album by a Korean artist to stay in the Billboard 200 top 10 for six weeks. The record further solidifies BTS’s position as one of the most influential global music acts today.

In terms of sales, data from Luminate shows that the album earned around 56,000 album-equivalent units in the latest week. This figure combines physical sales, digital purchases, and streaming numbers, all of which significantly contribute to its chart performance.

Beyond the U.S., ARIRANG is also performing strongly on global streaming platforms. The album ranks second on the Spotify Weekly Top Albums Global. Impressively, all 14 tracks from the album have entered the global weekly songs chart.

One standout track is “SWIM,” which currently holds the number two position on the global chart. This proves that BTS excels not only in album performance but also in individual song rankings.

Amid this success, BTS is also carrying out their Arirang world tour, which has been warmly received by fans across various countries. Their recent performance in Texas, United States, was reported to be a major success.

Next, the group is scheduled to continue their tour in Mexico City with three highly anticipated shows. This tour further strengthens BTS’s presence as a global music icon capable of captivating audiences across cultures and borders.

With all these achievements, BTS once again proves that they are not just a passing trend, but a major force continuously shaping the direction of the global music industry.