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BTS 'Arirang' Sets a Billboard Record With Back-to-Back Weeks at No. 1…'Swim' Lands at No. 2

BTS 'Arirang' Sets a Billboard Record With Back-to-Back Weeks at No. 1…'Swim' Lands at No. 2

First K-pop act to spend two consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The title track, 'Swim,' reached No. 2 on the Hot 100 and topped digital sales, signaling a successful comeback.
K-pop's first feat: Achieves a historic two-week No. 1 run on 'Billboard 200'The group 'BTS' ('BTS') created an unprecedented new chapter on the United States Billboard main album chart with its full-length album 'Arirang' ('ARIRANG'), released after a long military service hiatus.
‘BTS 방탄소년단’, With Regular Album No. 5 ‘Arirang’—Simultaneously Topping ‘Billboard’… A New Chapter in K-Pop History

‘BTS 방탄소년단’, With Regular Album No. 5 ‘Arirang’—Simultaneously Topping ‘Billboard’… A New Chapter in K-Pop History

Overcoming limited eligible downloads and exclusion from YouTube, they also reached No. 1 on the ‘Hot 100.’ From mid-tier hip-hop idol groups to No. 1 on Billboard’s singles and albums—then, after completing military service, returning to No. 1 again. “BTS, as a global pop artist—BTS itself is a genre… ‘ARMY’ is a community of values that goes beyond consumers.”
BTS Sweeps ‘Billboard’ at the Same Time With Regular Album No. 5 ‘Arirang’… A New History for K-PopAs Korea’s top global group, BTS, they pulled off an exceptional feat with their fifth regular album, ‘Arirang’—simultaneously claiming No. 1 on the U. S.
MONSTA X's I.M Enlists in the Army...

MONSTA X's I.M Enlists in the Army... "I Will Return Healthy"

The youngest member has completed enlistment... Looking forward to full group activities after discharge
I.M (real name Lim Chang-kyun), a member of the group MONSTA X, enlisted as an active duty soldier in the army on the 9th, beginning his military service.According to his agency Starship Entertainment, I.M entered the army training center on this day to start basic military training and will serve...
BTS's 5th Studio Album 'Arirang' Surpasses 4.06 Million Pre-Orders... A Record High

BTS's 5th Studio Album 'Arirang' Surpasses 4.06 Million Pre-Orders... A Record High

March 21st Comeback Performance Confirmed at Gwanghwamun Square... Conditional Approval from Seoul City, All Tickets Sold Out for Goyang Concert
Breaking a 3 year and 9 month hiatus, the group BTS has already rewritten K-pop history even before their comeback. Two months ahead of the album release, they achieved the remarkable feat of surpassing 4 million pre-orders. ⬦ 4. 06 Million in Just a Week. . .
BTS V ‘FRI(END)S’ Surpasses 570 Million Streams on Spotify… Proving Global Music Power

BTS V ‘FRI(END)S’ Surpasses 570 Million Streams on Spotify… Proving Global Music Power

Dominating Billboard and UK Official Charts, Solidifying Solo Artist Status
BTS V's solo song ‘FRIENDS (FRI S)’ has showcased its unyielding popularity by surpassing 570 million cumulative streams on the world's largest music platform, Spotify.As of the 18th, this track, which achieved a monumental record, is in the pop soul R&B genre, highlighting V's unique sweet low...
EXO Releases Their 8th Studio Album 'REVERXE' Today... Title Track 'Crown'

EXO Releases Their 8th Studio Album 'REVERXE' Today... Title Track 'Crown'

Comeback after 2 years and 6 months... Suho, Chanyeol, and 6-member activities begin
The group EXO returns to fans with the release of their studio album after 2 years.SM Entertainment announced that EXO will release their 8th studio album 'REVERXE' on the 19th at 6 PM.'REVERXE' is the studio album that EXO presents approximately 2 years and 6 months after their 7th studio album...
EXO Confirms Comeback in January 2026 with Regular 8th Album 'REVERXE'

EXO Confirms Comeback in January 2026 with Regular 8th Album 'REVERXE'

Comeback after 2 years and 6 months, including the title track 'I'm Home' with 9 songs... "We will fill 2026 with EXO"
The group EXO has confirmed the release of their regular 8th album in January 2026, signaling the full resumption of team activities. On the 15th, the agency SM Entertainment officially announced that EXO will release their regular 8th album 'REVERXE' on January 19, 2026.
EXO Lay Not Attending Fan Meeting Due to Unavoidable Circumstances

EXO Lay Not Attending Fan Meeting Due to Unavoidable Circumstances

Team Activities Resuming After 2 Years... Returning with a Regular Album in Q1 Next Year
Group EXO member Lay did not attend the EXO fan meeting held on the 14th.The agency SM Entertainment announced through the fan community Weverse on the day, "Due to unavoidable circumstances, Lay was unable to attend the fan meeting," and added, "We apologize for the sudden notice of the change in...
Attention! Service! Song Geon-hee to Enlist on December 1

Attention! Service! Song Geon-hee to Enlist on December 1

Gained recognition through 'SKY Castle' and 'Jumping with Seon-jae'
Actor Song Geon-hee will enlist in active duty starting December 1.Actor Song Geon-hee will enlist in active duty starting December 1. Recently, he gained recognition by playing the role of Kim Tae-sung in the hit drama 〈Jumping with Seon-jae〉, and he is expected to meet fans again after his...
BTS Full Group Working on Album in LA with 'Intense Schedule Taking One Day Off a Week'... Aiming for Comeback in Spring 2026

BTS Full Group Working on Album in LA with 'Intense Schedule Taking One Day Off a Week'... Aiming for Comeback in Spring 2026

Why are they preparing for their first full group activity after all members' military service? Communicating with fans even amidst a factory-like schedule
The full group of BTS has been revealed to be fully engaged in album work in Los Angeles, USA, after all members completed their military service. On the morning of the 17th, BTS conducted a short live broadcast through the fan platform Weverse, sharing updates on their current work with fans.