BTS ARIRANG's New Album Successfully Sold 4.16 Million Copies in the First Week, Sets New Record

Kapanlagi.com - BTS is back with their latest work titled ARIRANG released on March 20, 2026. This album successfully sold up to 4.16 million copies in its first week, solidifying BTS's position as a popular idol group.

This achievement has allowed the album ARIRANG to break the record of BTS's previous works. Additionally, the album ARIRANG marks BTS's return after its members completed their mandatory military service.

In just the first week of its release, ARIRANG achieved fantastic sales records. In fact, the tracks in this album also dominated several global music charts in 2026. For more details, check here about the achievements of BTS's album ARIRANG, summarized from various sources by Kapanlagi.com.

1. Fantastic Sales of BTS Album ARIRANG

BTS members appeared formally in gray suits (credit: Instagram.com/bts.bighitofficial/)

The album ARIRANG made a huge impact in the global music industry since its release. According to data from Hanteo Chart, this album sold around 4,169,464 copies in just the first week. This figure significantly broke the first-week sales record of BTS's previous work held by Map of the Soul: 7 in 2020, which sold 3,370,000 copies at that time.

Nevertheless, this achievement places the album ARIRANG in fourth position among the top-selling K-Pop albums in the first week. The top positions are held by Seventeenth Heaven by Seventeen (5,091.8xx copies), 5-STAR by Stray Kids (4,617.4xx copies), and FML by Seventeen (4,550.2xx copies).

2. ARIRANG Achieves Million-Seller Status in Minutes

The excitement for BTS's new album ARIRANG has been felt since the beginning. This album achieved million-seller status just 10 minutes after its official launch. In fact, on the very first day, ARIRANG sold 3.98 million copies, making it the highest one-day sales figure for any album released in 2026.

3. Dominating Global Charts with the Main Track 'Swim'

BTS member photoshoot for their comeback (credit: Instagram.com/bts.bighitofficial/)

Not only in sales, BTS's new album ARIRANG also dominates the charts in various parts of the world. This album managed to top the Apple Music album charts in 115 countries and regions. The main track Swim also showed outstanding performance, staying at No. 1 on the Spotify Global Daily chart for six consecutive days. This song also became the most streamed K-Pop album in Spotify's history.

4. A Glorious Comeback After BTS Members' Military Service

The release of ARIRANG marks an important moment as the group's first album after all its members have completed their mandatory military service. This is their first studio album in nearly six years, following BE (2020). It’s no surprise that this BTS comeback has been met with tremendous enthusiasm from fans worldwide.

5. "Arirang World Tour"

BTS member's casual appearance (credit: Instagram.com/bts.bighitofficial/)

To promote their new album ARIRANG, the boy group will kick off the Arirang World Tour scheduled from April 2026 to March 2027. The group will also hold a free concert in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, and perform at major events such as Spotify in New York and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on NBC. A documentary titled BTS: The Return will also premiere on March 27, 2026.

6. Track List of BTS Album ARIRANG

BTS Photoshoot (credit: Instagram.com/bts.bighitofficial/)

The track list in the new BTS album ARIRANG is also very diverse, with 14 interesting songs. Here is the complete track list:

- Body to Body

- Hooligan

- Aliens

- FYA

- 2.0

- No. 29

- SWIM (Main Song)

- Merry Go Round

- NORMAL

- Like Animals

- they don't know 'bout us

- One More Night

- Please

- Into the Sun

7. FAQ on the Fantastic Sales of BTS Album ARIRANG

1. When was the new BTS album ARIRANG released?

The new BTS album ARIRANG was released on Friday, March 20, 2026.

2. How many copies of the album ARIRANG were sold in the first week?

The album ARIRANG sold approximately 4.16 million copies in its first week of release, according to data from Hanteo Chart.

3. What global achievements has the album ARIRANG achieved?

The album ARIRANG topped the Apple Music album charts in 115 countries and regions, and the main song Swim stayed at No. 1 on the Spotify Global Daily Chart for six consecutive days.

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8. Impressive Previous Album Sales Records of BTS

Before the New BTS ARIRANG Album, BTS has set many impressive album sales records. They are the artists with twelve million-selling albums, including "Map of the Soul: 7," which previously held the record for the highest first-week sales with 3.37 million copies in 2020. Albums like "Map of the Soul: Persona," "Love Yourself: Answer," and "Love Yourself: Her" also set sales history in South Korea.

The achievement of the New BTS ARIRANG Album in first-week sales is indeed remarkable. Here are some key details:

• Sold approximately 4.17 million copies in the first week of its release, breaking the group's previous record.
• Achieved million-seller status just 10 minutes after its launch.
• Sold 3.98 million units on the first day, the highest one-day sales figure of 2026.
• Top the Apple Music album charts in 115 countries and regions.
• The lead single "Swim" stayed at No. 1 on the Spotify Global Daily chart for six consecutive days.
• Debuted at the top of the weekly combined album chart of Oricon Japan.

The tracklist of the New BTS ARIRANG Album is also very diverse, featuring 14 captivating songs. The lead single "Swim" is a cheerful alternative pop song about navigating life's challenges, with lyrics co-written by BTS's frontman, RM. Here is the complete tracklist:

1. "Body to Body"
2. "Hooligan"
3. "Aliens"
4. "FYA"
5. "2.0"
6. "No. 29"
7. "SWIM" (Lead Single)
8. "Merry Go Round"
9. "NORMAL"
10. "Like Animals"
11. "they don't know 'bout us"
12. "One More Night"
13. "Please"
14. "Into the Sun"

This achievement further solidifies BTS's position as one of the biggest music groups in the world, with a highly loyal fanbase and unwavering dedication. The success of the New BTS ARIRANG Album proves that BTS remains a dominant force in the global music industry.

(kpl/nlw)