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All tracks from BTS’ new album, ‘ARIRANG,’ have entered Spotify’s global charts.
Spotify said on the 21st that BTS’ fifth full-length album, ‘ARIRANG’ (ARIRANG), has become the most-streamed K-pop album of all time. It also ranked as this year’s most-played album in a single day, underscoring the release’s strong momentum.
On Spotify’s “Daily Top Songs Global,” the title track “SWIM” went straight to No. 1 on the March 20 chart, while every song from the album placed from No. 1 through No. 14. Even the sixth interlude track, which features the sound of the bell of the Seongdeok the Great Divine Bell, charted. BTS also topped Spotify’s “Daily Top Artists Global.”
The comeback also set records on Apple Music. ‘ARIRANG’ became the most-played K-pop album worldwide on its first day of release in Apple Music history. It also posted the biggest first-day streaming total ever for a pop album released by the group. The figures reflected global fan interest after a 3-year, 9-month hiatus.
In South Korea, ‘ARIRANG’ has dominated album and streaming rankings. “SWIM” topped Melon’s daily chart for March 20, and held No. 1 on the real-time “Top 100” from 8 a.m. on the 21st through 1 p.m. on the 22nd. Physical sales were also strong: first-day sales surpassed 3.98 million copies, based on Hanteo Chart tallies, quickly exceeding the group’s previous best first-week record. The album also stayed No. 1 on Hanteo’s daily chart for two straight days (March 20-21).
The album is described as capturing BTS’ identity and universal emotions they face. HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk participated as executive producer, and RM led the album’s lyrics, expressing a sincere attitude of loving life.
Spotify said on the 21st that BTS’ fifth full-length album, ‘ARIRANG’ (ARIRANG), has become the most-streamed K-pop album of all time. It also ranked as this year’s most-played album in a single day, underscoring the release’s strong momentum.
On Spotify’s “Daily Top Songs Global,” the title track “SWIM” went straight to No. 1 on the March 20 chart, while every song from the album placed from No. 1 through No. 14. Even the sixth interlude track, which features the sound of the bell of the Seongdeok the Great Divine Bell, charted. BTS also topped Spotify’s “Daily Top Artists Global.”
The comeback also set records on Apple Music. ‘ARIRANG’ became the most-played K-pop album worldwide on its first day of release in Apple Music history. It also posted the biggest first-day streaming total ever for a pop album released by the group. The figures reflected global fan interest after a 3-year, 9-month hiatus.
In South Korea, ‘ARIRANG’ has dominated album and streaming rankings. “SWIM” topped Melon’s daily chart for March 20, and held No. 1 on the real-time “Top 100” from 8 a.m. on the 21st through 1 p.m. on the 22nd. Physical sales were also strong: first-day sales surpassed 3.98 million copies, based on Hanteo Chart tallies, quickly exceeding the group’s previous best first-week record. The album also stayed No. 1 on Hanteo’s daily chart for two straight days (March 20-21).
The album is described as capturing BTS’ identity and universal emotions they face. HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk participated as executive producer, and RM led the album’s lyrics, expressing a sincere attitude of loving life.
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