BTS's 'Normal' Reenters Billboard Hot 100, Boosted by World Cup Performance

By Choi Songhee Posted : July 29, 2026, 09:27 Updated : July 29, 2026, 09:27
그룹 방탄소년단의 '노멀(NORMAL)'이 미국 빌보드 메인 송 차트에 재진입했다.

According to the latest Billboard chart released on July 28, BTS's track 'Normal' from their fifth studio album 'Arirang' has reentered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 33.

'Normal' initially debuted at number 41 on the Hot 100 chart on April 4, where it remained for three weeks. Following the release of its music video and Korean version on July 17, the song gained momentum and climbed back into the chart at number 33.

The album 'Arirang' also saw a resurgence on the main album chart, the Billboard 200, rising 17 spots to number 9. This marks the largest increase on the chart this week.

'Arirang' has spent a total of 13 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard 200, the longest run for an album by a Korean artist. According to Billboard, 'Arirang' sold approximately 40,000 units this week, a 62% increase from the previous week.

Billboard noted that BTS's performance of 'Dynamite' during the halftime show of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup final on July 19 positively impacted the album's rankings.

The success continued on global charts as well. 'Normal' reached number 4 on the Global 200 chart, setting a new personal best, while it secured the number 2 spot on the Global (excluding the U.S.) chart. The title track 'Swim' ranked 10th and 5th on the respective charts.

In total, six tracks from 'Arirang,' including 'Swim' and 'Normal,' as well as 'Body to Body,' '2.0,' 'Hooligan,' and 'FYA,' have remained on the Global (excluding the U.S.) chart for 18 weeks. The new song 'Come Over' debuted at number 133, and 'Dynamite' reentered at number 140.

The detailed charts also showed significant gains. 'Normal' reached number 1 on the Digital Song Sales chart. 'Arirang' climbed 17 spots to number 2 on the Vinyl Albums chart, while it ranked 3rd and 28th on the Top Album Sales and Top Streaming Albums charts, respectively.

BTS's tour excitement is reflected in various national album charts. 'Arirang' rose 13 spots to number 3 on the SNEP Top Albums chart in France for the week of July 24. This surge is attributed to the enthusiasm surrounding the BTS World Tour 'Arirang' in Paris, held at Stade de France on July 17-18.

Meanwhile, BTS is set to continue their North American tour at MetLife Stadium in New York on August 1-2.




* This article has been translated by AI.

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