BTS's ARIRANG Album Dominates Global Charts and Breaks Records
BTS's Global Success with ARIRANG
As BTS continues to expand its influence worldwide with the ongoing ARIRANG World Tour, their latest album is also making waves on international music charts. Released in March 2026, ARIRANG is not only competing fiercely with previous record-holders but has also outperformed several music legends. Recently, ARIRANG achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first album to have all 14 of its tracks chart on the Billboard Global 200 for seven consecutive weeks, surpassing Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl. Both albums are strong contenders for the 2027 Grammy Awards, with nominations expected to be announced in November 2026.
ARIRANG Reclaims Billboard Top Spot
In the latest Billboard updates, BTS has reclaimed the No. 1 position on the Global Excl. US chart, thanks to the resurgence of their lead single, SWIM, which peaked for five weeks. The track from their fifth studio album is currently at No. 2 on the Global 200 and has climbed back to No. 30 on the Hot 100, marking seven weeks on the main songs chart. Despite experiencing a slight dip, SWIM remains a strong performer with 50 million streams and 3,000 sales outside the US. ARIRANG has now maintained its presence on the Billboard 200 for seven weeks, previously reaching No. 1 for three consecutive weeks, a first for any K-pop group.
No. 29 Breaks New Ground in K-Pop
Interestingly, the track No. 29 has made history by surpassing 100 million streams on Spotify, becoming the first instrumental track to achieve this milestone. Fans are celebrating how quickly No. 29 reached this figure, outpacing all other K-pop releases this year.
Understanding ARIRANG's No. 29
No. 29 is a unique interlude featuring the recorded toll of the Sacred Bell of Great King Seongdeok from the Gyeongju National Museum. Positioned as the seventh track on the ARIRANG album, it serves as a transition after the first five energetic songs, lasting 1 minute and 37 seconds. This piece, recognized as South Korea's National Treasure No. 29, encapsulates a significant cultural moment, providing a serene pause amidst the album's dynamic hip-hop tracks.