News · 29 March 2026

BTS's Arirang Sells 641,000 Albums in First Week

Fans have embraced BTS's new music, making their comeback album a massive success following its long-awaited return. The supergroup's Arirang, released after a six-year break, achieved record-breaking sales upon its debut. The 532,000 pure album sales mark the biggest for a group since One Direction's 2013 album, Billboard reported.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 March 2026 at 22:40

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