BTS has splashed its way back to the top!
The South Korean supergroup's comeback album, "Arirang," debuted no. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, while the lead single, "Swim," debuted no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It marks the septet's seventh no. 1 album and seventh no. 1 single debuts on the respective charts.
Nine tracks from "Arirang" also charted on the Top 10 of Billboard Global 200, led by "Swim," marking the group's eighth no.1 hit on the chart.
Meanwhile, 13 tracks took over the top spots of the Billboard Global 200 (Excluding US), making BTS the first act to monopolize the Top 10 of the chart.
BTS is also no. 1 on the following Billboard charts:
- Billboard Artist 100
- Digital Song Sales
- World Digital Song Sales
- Top Album Sales
- Vinyl Albums
On Instagram Stories, BTS leader and rapper RM happily shared the achievement.
"Sending my love and gratitude," he said.
"Arirang" is BTS' first album since going on hiatus in 2022 to enlist in the military.
Since its release on March 20, it has dominated digital streaming platforms and physical sales.
BTS is composed of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. They debuted under BigHit Music in 2013.
They are famous for hits "Dynamite," "Butter," "Fake Love," "Idol," and many more.
—JCB, GMA News