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Breaking a four-year hiatus caused by mandatory military service, BTS released their fifth studio album 'ARIRANG' on March 20. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 641,000 album-equivalent units — the largest opening week for a group since the chart began tracking units in 2014. The album earned "Universal Acclaim" on Metacritic with a score of 83/100.
Read Full Article → Source: Wikipedia / BillboardBTS held 'BTS The Comeback Live | ARIRANG' at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, exclusively livestreamed on Netflix — the first-ever real-time concert stream on the platform. The event drew 18.4 million viewers worldwide, reaching the Netflix weekly Top 10 in 80 countries and hitting #1 in 24 countries.
Read Full Article → Source: CNNOver 260,000 fans flooded Gwanghwamun Square for BTS's comeback concert, forcing road closures across central Seoul. Only 22,000 fans secured "Golden Tickets" to attend in person, making it the largest public outdoor concert ever held in South Korea.
Read Full Article → Source: CNBCBTS launched the 'ARIRANG World Tour' on April 9 at Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium. Spanning 85 shows across 34 cities, it is the most concert dates by any Korean artist on a single tour. The tour runs through March 14, 2027, concluding in Manila, Philippines.
Read Full Article → Source: Las Vegas SunBTS claimed the top spot on Spotify's 'Weekly Top Albums' and 'Weekly Top Songs' global charts for three weeks in a row. 'ARIRANG' and its tracks dominated the platform simultaneously, setting a new record for the longest consecutive Spotify #1 streak by a K-pop group.
Read Full Article → Source: Sports KyunghyangBTS member Jimin's 'Who,' the title track from his second solo album 'MUSE,' entered Billboard's 'Global Excl. US' chart for its 88th consecutive week, extending the all-time K-pop solo record. Jimin's total Spotify streams surpassed 6.5 billion, ranking him #1 among all K-pop solo artists.
Read Full Article → Source: Star News KoreaBTS's V delivered an electrifying stage at the Goyang world tour stop, showcasing intense choreography and flawless live vocals. A sharp military-style salute during the set quickly went viral, with "Return of a Stage Genius" trending on social media worldwide.
Read Full Article → Source: Star News KoreaSwiss luxury watchmaker HUBLOT announced BTS's Jung Kook as its new global brand ambassador on February 12. The news follows Jung Kook's remarkable solo milestones — his hit 'Seven' surpassed 2.76 billion Spotify plays, making him the first Asian artist with six songs each exceeding 100 million streams.
Read Full Article → Source: Outlook RespawnBTS's RM will open a personal art collection exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) on October 3, 2026. The show marks the first museum exhibition by a K-pop artist featuring works from their own collection, drawing widespread attention from the global art world.
Read Full Article → Source: NPRBTS's Jin surprised fans by reuniting with Korean webtoon artist Kian84 and his siblings backstage at the April 11 Goyang world tour show. Kian84's sister Cocoon shared photos on social media with the caption "Pure light," sparking an enthusiastic response from fans and media alike.
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