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BTS’ ‘Arirang’ Logs Sixth Straight Week in Billboard 200 Top 5

The sustained run underscores the power of a coordinated tour and streaming push.

Overview

  • Billboard’s Sunday chart preview placed the album at No. 5 with 56,000 equivalent units, a metric that blends sales, streams, and track downloads, according to Luminate.
  • The set debuted at No. 1 in March and held the top spot for three weeks, a first for a K-pop album.
  • Industry outlets report it as the first Korean album to spend six weeks in the Billboard 200’s top 10.
  • Streaming remains strong on Spotify, with the album at No. 2 on Weekly Top Albums Global and all 14 tracks charting, led by “Swim” at No. 2.
  • Recent tour stops in Texas and upcoming shows in Mexico City are helping keep listeners engaged and fueling ongoing consumption.