“ARIRANG” Becomes BTS’s 1st Album To Spend 21 Weeks On UK’s Official Albums Chart
Key takeaways
Quick summary- 1BTS’s latest album continues its impressive run in the United Kingdom!This week, the United Kingdom’s Official Charts (widely regarded as the U.K.
- 2charts) announced that BTS’s fifth studio album “ARIRANG” had ranked No.
- 359 in its 21st consecutive we

BTS
’s latest album continues its impressive run in the United Kingdom!
This week, the United Kingdom’s Official Charts (widely regarded as the U.K. equivalent to Billboard’s U.S. charts) announced that BTS
’s fifth studio album “ARIRANG” had ranked No. 59 in its 21st consecutive week on the Official Albums Chart.
Notably, “ARIRANG” is BTS
’s first album ever to spend 21 weeks on the Official Albums Chart. Before “ARIRANG,” the group’s longest-charting album was their 2019 mini album “Map of the Soul: Persona,” which charted for a total of 19 weeks seven years ago.
“ARIRANG” is also currently the second longest-charting album released in 2026 thus far, bested only by Harry Styles’ “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.”, which has charted for 23 weeks to date.
Congratulations to BTS
!
Watch BTS
’s docu-series “BREAK THE SILENCE” on Viki below:
Watch Now
Source (1)
Related groups

BTS (방탄소년단) is a South Korean K-pop group formed by BigHit Music and debuted on June 13, 2013. The group consists of seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Known for their powerful performances, meaningful lyrics, and strong connection with fans, BTS has become one of the most successful and influential music groups in the world. Their music explores themes such as youth, self-discovery, mental health, love, and personal growth, helping them build a dedicated global fanbase known as ARMY. Since their debut, BTS has achieved record-breaking success across the global music industry with hit songs such as “Dynamite,” “Butter,” “Spring Day,” “Boy With Luv,” and “Fake Love.” The group has earned numerous awards, topped charts in multiple countries, sold millions of albums, and helped introduce K-pop to a broader international audience. Through their artistry, cultural impact, and worldwide influence, BTS continues to inspire fans and shape the future of global pop music.
Click the same reaction again to remove it.
(Updates after load — yes, your readers are humans… mostly.)
Top reads this week
Last 7 days
The K-Update: 8/9/2026
6d ago

Watch: Performances From 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer
6d ago

ENHYPEN's 'BLOOD SAGA' Performance Left Seattle Fans Drunk-Dazed for Jay’s Hometown Return
6d ago

PLEDIS Announces Military Enlistment for Remaining SEVENTEEN Members
5d ago

WayV for Life: What the New Era Looks Like for NCT’s Chinese Subunit
3d ago














