BTS 'Arirang' Enters U.S. Billboard 200 for '23 Consecutive Weeks' [Official]

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The group BTS is maintaining strong popularity on the U.S. Billboard main album chart with their song 'Arirang'.

According to the latest chart released by Billboard on the 2nd (dated September 5), BTS's fifth full-length album 'Arirang' (ARIRANG) ranked 31st on the 'Billboard 200'. The album debuted at number one in April, held the top spot for three consecutive weeks, and has remained in the rankings for 23 weeks, continuing its long-term commercial success. Additionally, it placed 17th on 'Top Album Sales' and 44th on 'Top Streaming Albums'.

The title track 'SWIM' achieved strong results on the 'Global' chart, which aggregates music streaming and digital sales from over 200 countries and regions worldwide. On the 'Global (Excluding U.S.)' chart, it rose one and a half positions from last week to reach fourth place, maintaining its position in the top five for 23 consecutive weeks. It also ranked 17th on the 'Global 200'.

The album's other tracks continue to perform strongly as well. 'NORMAL' placed 54th on 'Global (Excluding U.S.)' and 92nd on 'Global 200'. Additionally, five songs in total — including 'Body to Body' (166th), '2.0' (191st), and 'Hooligan' (198th) — have remained in the rankings of 'Global (Excluding U.S.)' for five consecutive months, sustaining steady popularity.

Meanwhile, BTS is scheduled to hold 'BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG IN LOS ANGELES' at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, USA, on September 1–2 and 5–6 (local time). To commemorate the event, Los Angeles has designated September 1 through 8 as 'BTS Week', lighting up City Hall in red — the key color of 'Arirang' — to warmly welcome the group.

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