# BTS’ ARIRANG Makes History: First K-Pop Act to Rule Billboard 200 for 3 Straight Weeks Since 2013

URL: https://technosports.co.in/bts-arirang-makes-history-first-k-pop/  
Published: 2026-04-14  
Updated: 2026-04-14  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

BTS is back — and they’re not just making music. They’re rewriting it. Fresh off their mandatory military service, the Bangtan boys have done something no K-pop group has ever done: topped the [Billboard 200](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_200) for three consecutive weeks with their 5th studio album, **ARIRANG**.

## ARIRANG’s Billboard 200 Run Overview

| Detail | Numbers |
| --- | --- |
| Chart Position | #1 (3rd consecutive week) |
| Chart Date | April 18, 2026 |
| Total Equivalent Album Units (US) | 124,000 |
| Album Sales | 71,000 |
| SEA Units | 50,000 |
| TEA Units | 3,000 |
| Last Group to Do This | Mumford & Sons (2013, *Babel*) |

## Why This Record Is a Big Deal?

Let’s be honest — charting at #1 once is impressive. Three weeks straight? That’s a whole different conversation.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/btsbskg-1024x614.jpg)

The last group to hold the Billboard 200 top spot for three consecutive weeks was Mumford & Sons with *Babel* back in 2013 — and they went on to do it for five total weeks after winning Album of the Year at the Grammys. BTS has now joined that elite company, making ARIRANG the **first K-pop album ever** to achieve this feat.

For context on how rare this is: the only recent album to surpass this run is Taylor Swift’s *The Life of a Showgirl*, which dominated for 7 straight weeks. That’s the benchmark BTS is now chasing.

For more on how K-pop has been making waves globally, check out our coverage on [BTS and K-pop milestones at TechnoSports](https://www.technosports.co.in).

## The ARIRANG World Tour Has Begun

Beyond the charts, BTS kicked off their **ARIRANG World Tour** with three sold-out shows at Goyang Stadium in South Korea. The global run continues before the group returns home in June to celebrate their debut anniversary. ARMY worldwide — your patience during the military hiatus has officially been rewarded.

## FAQs

### **Q: Is BTS the first K-pop group to top the Billboard 200 for 3 consecutive weeks?**

Yes — BTS is the first and only K-pop act to achieve this milestone, doing so with their 2026 album ARIRANG.

### **Q: What was the last group before BTS to top Billboard 200 for 3 straight weeks?**

Mumford & Sons held the top spot for three consecutive weeks (and more) with their album *Babel* back in 2013.