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 for three consecutive weeks with their 5th studio album, ARIRANG.
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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.
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.
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.
