BTS 'Run BTS', Ranked No. 1 on iTunes in 61 Countries... A Resurgence Ahead of Their Comeback

The news of BTS's return has shaken charts around the world. It is a phenomenon that a song from four years ago, not a new track, is topping charts globally.

Their agency, Big Hit Music, announced on the 2nd, "'Run BTS' has ranked No. 1 on the iTunes 'Top Song' chart in 61 countries worldwide as of 6 AM today, including Brazil, Finland, and Mexico."

The song 'Run BTS', included in the anthology album 'Proof', ranked No. 1 on the iTunes 'Top Song' chart in 61 countries worldwide as of 6 AM on the 2nd. It achieved the remarkable feat of simultaneously topping charts in various countries, including Brazil, Finland, Mexico, and Greece.

Big Hit Music explained, "The global fandom ARMY voluntarily launched a streaming campaign for 'Run BTS' to celebrate the New Year in 2026, and this led to the result of topping the global charts."

'Run BTS' is a song that embodies the members' determination to support each other and move forward without change. It is regarded as one of the representative songs symbolizing the group's identity, expressing BTS's unique energy and solid teamwork.

A Big Hit Music representative analyzed, "At the core of this resurgence is the fans' earnest desire to run alongside the seven members who will release new music on March 20."

The New York Times recently evaluated in an article related to the K-pop industry, "BTS's rise and dominance have had a decisive impact on the popularity of K-pop over the past decade." They continued, "They have perfectly fulfilled the role of K-pop ambassadors with their musical talent, diligence, and friendly image," and predicted, "The release of the team's new music and world tour will once again inject strong vitality into the entire K-pop industry, marking a turning point."

BTS plans to conduct a large-scale world tour following the release of their new album on March 20.