BTS's 'Arirang' stays at No. 5 on Billboard 200 for sixth week

BTS's 'Arirang' remains in the top 5 of the Billboard 200 for a sixth straight week, at No. 5 with 56,000 equivalent album units—the K-pop group's first release following a four-year hiatus for mandatory military service.

'Arirang,' BTS's fifth studio album, slipped one spot to No. 5 on the Billboard 200 in the latest tracking week, earning 56,000 equivalent album units, per Billboard's Sunday chart preview (U.S. time). The 14-track set, led by single 'Swim,' continues its historic run after three weeks at No. 1 earlier this year—the first for any K-pop act.

The Billboard 200 measures top U.S. albums via equivalent album units from sales, streaming, and track equivalents. The Korea Times and Yonhap News Agency reported the update.

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BTS launched its global ARIRANG world tour on April 9 at Goyang Stadium in South Korea, performing a 23-song setlist for thousands of fans. The group, featuring RM, j-hope, Jin, SUGA, V, Jung Kook and Jimin, delivered tracks from the new album alongside past hits like 'Dynamite' and 'Butter'. Jin shared his excitement on Weverse after the show.

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BTS launched their Arirang World Tour on April 9 at Goyang Stadium near Seoul, delivering a polished 23-song set amid steady rain for the first of three sold-out nights. Around 40,000 fans braved the downpour, with half a million more watching a livestream, staying engaged throughout as the group blended tracks from their new Arirang album with hits after a four-year hiatus due to mandatory military service.

 

 

 

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