BTS Live Album 'Permission to Dance on Stage' Ranks 10th on Billboard 200, Setting Record for Most Entries by a Korean Artist in the Top 10

BTS has set another record on the Billboard 200 with their live album. According to a chart preview article posted on Billboard's official website on the 28th, BTS's live album 'Permission to Dance on Stage - Live' released on the 18th has entered the main album chart 'Billboard 200' at 10th place (as of August 2).

Record for Most Entries by a Korean Artist in the Billboard 200 Top 10

With this achievement, BTS has placed a total of 8 albums in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200, breaking the record for the most entries by a Korean artist in that chart. This is an unprecedented record for K-pop artists, reaffirming BTS's unique status in the global music market.

To date, BTS has entered a total of 16 albums on the Billboard 200, with 6 of them reaching number one, including the anthology album 'Proof' and the studio album 'Map of the Soul: 7'.

3rd Top 10 Entry with a Live Performance Album Since 2020

Notably, this album has achieved a high ranking on the Billboard main chart despite being a live performance album without new songs. BTS has become the third artist to enter the Billboard 200 Top 10 with a live performance album in 2020, following Taylor Swift and Metallica.

This result demonstrates BTS's special influence, showing that they can garner intense interest from global fans even with live versions of existing songs, rather than new music.

Album Sales Performance and Chart Data

During the Billboard chart aggregation week, this live album recorded 36,000 copies sold, 5,000 SEA units (sales converted from streaming counts), and 2,000 TEA units (sales converted from digital download counts).

These figures are considered quite impressive given the nature of a live album. In particular, the fact that physical album sales account for the majority of total sales is an indicator of the strong loyalty and collecting culture of the BTS fandom.

Vivid Record of the Tour 'Permission to Dance on Stage'

This album is BTS's first live performance album. It captures the vibrant scenes from the tour 'BTS Permission to Dance on Stage', which took place both online and offline in Seoul, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas over a total of 12 performances from 2021 to 2022.

This tour, conducted during the pandemic, attracted attention as a hybrid concert combining online and offline elements, providing a special experience for fans worldwide. This live album is a precious record that allows listeners to feel the emotions and excitement of that time once again.

Sustained Influence in the Global Music Market

BTS's achievement goes beyond mere chart entry; it solidifies K-pop's status in the global music market. The ability to enter the Billboard top ranks with a live album demonstrates both the completeness of the artist and the strength of the fanbase.

Moreover, this is a symbolic event showing that K-pop has now established itself as a major pillar of the global music industry, transcending mere trends. BTS's continued success serves as a great inspiration and motivation for upcoming K-pop artists.