BTS 'Arirang' receives 'Platinum' certification from the French record industry association in the album category

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BTS continues to set unparalleled records in the French music market.

According to the official website of the French record industry association (SNEP) on the 27th, BTS's fifth full-length album 'Arirang' (ARIRANG) has received 'Platinum' certification in the album category. This certification is awarded to albums that achieve sales equivalent to 100,000 units, combining physical album sales, downloads, and streaming conversions.

With this achievement, BTS now holds its fourth 'Platinum' certified album in the album category, following 'MAP OF THE SOUL : 7', 'Proof', and 'LOVE YOURSELF : 'ANSWER'' as group releases.

Notably, 'Arirang' received 'Gold' certification just six days after its release, followed by 'Platinum' certification in about a month. Considering that 'MAP OF THE SOUL : 7' and 'Proof' each took one year and two months to receive the same certification, it is clear that BTS's album power in France has significantly strengthened.

BTS is also drawing remarkable attention in Japan. According to the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) on the 28th, the song 'Let Go' from their third Japanese full-length album 'FACE YOURSELF', released in 2018, surpassed 100 million cumulative streams in March, earning 'Platinum' certification in the streaming category. This marks their 17th 'Platinum' certification overall, setting a new record for the most certifications among K-pop artists. The RIAJ awards certifications monthly based on cumulative stream counts: Gold (50 million or more), Platinum (100 million or more), and Diamond (500 million or more).

'Arirang' (ARIRANG) is also making a strong presence in Japan. The album exceeded 750,000 cumulative shipments as of March, earning 'Triple Platinum' certification. Receiving this certification just 11 days after its release on the 20th of last month confirmed the high level of local interest.

BTS's global momentum continues in North America. On the 25th (local time), they kicked off their North American tour with the first performance of 'BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN NORTH AMERICA' at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The North American tour will span 12 cities, including Mexico City, Las Vegas, and Chicago, with a total of 31 shows. Tickets sold out for all dates well in advance. After completing three performances in Tampa, BTS will continue the tour at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso on the 2nd–3.

Through this world tour, BTS will set another milestone in the concert industry. The concert series, covering 34 cities and 85 shows, is expected to become the largest single tour by a Korean artist. Additionally, with more performances scheduled in Japan and the Middle East, the scale of the tour is anticipated to expand even further.

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