BTS 'ARIRANG' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200

BTS Makes History Again: 'ARIRANG' Rockets to No. 1 on Billboard 200

The K-pop icons secure their seventh chart-topping album with 641,000 units, marking the biggest week for a group since 2014.

Marcus J. Delany

Mar 29, 2026, 7:43 PM PT · 1 min read

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THE RUNDOWN

ARIRANG debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, BTS's seventh chart-topper.
The album earned 641,000 equivalent album units in its first week.
Pure sales reached 532,000, the highest for a group in over a decade.
Vinyl sales set a group record with 208,000 units sold.
This is the biggest week for a group album since 2014.

BTS is back at the top of the world. The group's latest album, ARIRANG, has officially debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. This achievement marks the seventh time the South Korean superstars have reached the summit of the U.S. album charts, further cementing their status as global legends. According to data reported by Billboard, the project moved a staggering 641,000 equivalent album units in its opening week.

The numbers behind ARIRANG are truly record-breaking. Of those units, 532,000 were pure album sales, representing the highest figure for any group in over ten years. Fans also flocked to physical media in massive numbers, as the album set a new group record for vinyl sales with 208,000 units sold. This monumental launch represents the largest sales week for a group album since 2014.

Released through Big Hit Music and HYBE, the success of ARIRANG showcases the enduring power of the BTS "ARMY" fanbase. Reports from OSEN and The Korea Herald highlight that this latest milestone comes as the members continue to balance their collective and individual projects. With seven No. 1 albums now under their belt, BTS continues to rewrite the history books for international acts in the American music market.