[Edaily Starin Choi Hee-jae Reporter] BTS’s fifth studio album, “ARIRANG,” continues to gain popularity as it remains a favorite among global fans.

According to the latest charts from the global audio and music streaming platform Spotify (compiled from July 3 to July 9), “ARIRANG” ranked second on the “Weekly Top Albums Global” chart.
BTS has alternated between first and second place on this chart for 16 consecutive weeks, reaching the top spot a total of nine times—the most number-one finishes this year. The title track “SWIM” maintained its sixth-place position on the “Weekly Top Songs Global” chart, following last week’s ranking. Along with “SWIM,” tracks from the new album—“Body to Body,” “2.0,” and “Hooligan”—have remained on the chart for 16 consecutive weeks. The new song “Come Over,” released on the 12th of last month, has been on the chart for a month.
“Arirang” climbed 16 spots to No. 21 on the UK Official Charts’ “Official Albums Top 100” (compiled July 10–16). On the sub-charts, it made a comeback for the second consecutive week.
It climbed 20 spots to No. 25 on the “Official Albums Streaming” chart and rose 21 spots to No. 15 on the “Official Vinyl Albums” chart, demonstrating remarkable staying power even in its 16th week since release. On the “Official Albums Sales” and “Official Physical Albums” charts, it rebounded 10 spots to land at No. 10 on each. On the “Official Scottish Albums” chart, it held onto No. 14 for the second consecutive week.
“Arirang” ranked 9th on the “Top 100 Albums” chart (dated July 10) of the Official German Charts (Offizielle Deutsche Charts), remaining in the “Top 10” for 16 consecutive weeks. “Swim” rebounded 11 spots to reach No. 88 on the “Top 100 Singles” chart. On Australia’s ARIA “Top 50 Albums” chart (as of July 13), it reached No. 12 and ranked No. 15 on the “Top 20 Vinyl Albums” chart.
“Arirang” is the first new album released by the full group in three years and nine months, following a hiatus in group activities due to military service. Comprising a total of 14 tracks, the album symbolically showcases BTS’s identity by infusing Korean sentiment and sounds throughout.
BTS will continue their “World Tour Arirang” European leg on the 11th and 12th (local time), becoming the first Korean artists to perform at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. On the 19th, they are scheduled to perform at the halftime show for the “2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup” final at New Jersey Stadium in New York, alongside pop stars Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber.