BTS 'Arirang' Continues Upward Trend.. Spots #1 on Spotify Weekly Album Chart Again

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BTS (BTS·RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook)'s fifth full-length album 'Arirang' (ARIRANG) continues its upward momentum on global charts. 'Arirang' secured the top spot on Spotify's 'Weeekly Top Albums Global' for the second consecutive week. The reporting period spans from May 8 to May 14.

The title track 'SWIM' landed at number 3 on the 'Weeekly Top Songs Global' chart. All 13 tracks on the album have remained on the chart for eight consecutive weeks. 'SWIM' recorded the number 3 position on the 'Daily Top Songs Global' chart as of May 14, maintaining its place in the 'Top 3' for 56 consecutive days.

The album also maintained its ranking on the UK Official Charts. 'Arirang' placed at number 26 on the 'Official Albums Top 100' announced on the 16th. The reporting period covers May 15 to May 21. The album also appeared on the 'Official Albums Streaming' at 30, 'Scottish Albums' at 25, 'Official Physical Albums' at 26, and 'Official Vinyl Albums' at 32. 'SWIM' recorded number 51 on the 'Official Singles Top 100', while also appearing on the 'Official Singles Downloads' at 41 and 'Official Singles Sales' at 44.

The album also achieved results on major charts in Europe and Oceania. 'Arirang' secured the number 6 spot on the German Official Music Charts (Offizielle Deutsche Charts) 'Top 100 Albums' chart as of May 15, marking its eighth consecutive week in the 'Top 10'. On the Australian ARIA 'Top 50 Albums' chart as of May 18, it reached number 7, and on the 'Top 20 Vinyl Albums' chart, it recorded number 16. On the French Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP) 'Top Albums' chart covering the period from May 8 to May 14, it climbed to number 8.

The album also saw its ranking rise on the Japanese Oricon charts. On the chart dated May 18, the 'Weekly Combined Albums Ranking' and 'Weekly Albums Ranking' reached number 3, an increase of two and one positions respectively compared to Jeonju. It also appeared on the 'Weekly Digital Albums Ranking' at number 7.

Meanwhile, BTS is scheduled to hold concerts at the Stanford Stadium in the United States for the first time by a Korean artist on May 17-18 and the 20th. In July, they will appear as co-headliners on the halftime show of the '2026 FIFA North, Central America and Caribbean Cup™' final alongside Madonna and Shakira.

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