BTS Tops Billboard 200 for Three Consecutive Weeks

April 13, 2026 10:26

BTS’s ‘ARIRANG’ has topped the Billboard 200 chart for three consecutive weeks.
They are the first Korean act to achieve this record, creating new chart history.
The album continues to maintain its position at the top of global charts after release.

BTS’s fifth studio album, ‘ARIRANG’, has achieved remarkable success by topping the Billboard 200 chart for three consecutive weeks. According to Billboard’s chart preview released on April 13, the album claimed the number one spot on the April 18 chart. Notably, they are the first group to hold this position for three weeks since Mumford & Sons’ ‘Babel’ in 2012, and they remain the only Korean act to achieve this feat, underscoring their continuous record-breaking journey in the music industry.

‘ARIRANG’ combines vibrant sounds with profound emotions, showcasing BTS’s musical evolution. The album's success transcends mere chart performance, serving as evidence of their status as global cultural icons. With the robust support of their fandom, ‘ARMY’, they are elevating the international standing of Korean music, suggesting that BTS has firmly established itself as a worldwide artistic force.

This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.

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