ARIRANG — BTS

ARIRANG by BTS storms to #1 just three days after its March 20 release, earning 147 million streams in its debut weekend and outperforming #2 The Way I Am by 40 million streams. This record-breaking start proves both the Korean fanbase and US ARMY are equally potent streaming forces, combining cultural heritage with modern pop production. Faster than the typical album debut, ARIRANG sets a new high bar for 2026, showing BTS's unmatched ability to mobilize audiences globally with a single track that bridges tradition and innovation.