The South Korean group BTS has kept its album “ARIRANG” in the top 10 of the U.S. Billboard 200 chart for a 10th consecutive week [1].
This milestone highlights the group's enduring commercial power and the continued influence of K-pop in the American music market following a lengthy hiatus.
The album, which was released on March 20, 2026 [4], most recently climbed back to the No. 9 position [1]. This trajectory follows a period of sustained performance throughout May, including a ninth straight week in the top 10 during the week of May 28 [2].
“BTS' 'Arirang' climbs back up Billboard 200 in record-breaking 10th week in top-10,” Soompi editorial staff said [1].
The project marks the first full-group release from the band in six years. Its debut was characterized by significant volume, as the album opened with 641,000 equivalent album units [5].
“'Arirang,' the group's fifth studio album, opened with 641,000 equivalent album units,” Nicole Fell said [5].
While some reports previously noted the album's presence in the top 10 for five weeks [3] or nine weeks [2], the latest data confirms the 10-week streak as of the week of May 31 [1]. The group's ability to maintain these positions is attributed to strong sales, and streaming performance [6].
“BTS' 'Arirang' stays in top 10 of Billboard 200 for 9th straight week,” Yonhap said via MSN US [2].
“The album, which was released on March 20, 2026, most recently climbed back to the No. 9 position.”
The longevity of 'Arirang' on the Billboard 200 suggests that BTS has retained its massive U.S. fanbase despite a six-year gap between full-group releases. By securing a 10-week run in the top 10, the group demonstrates that K-pop's integration into the American mainstream has evolved from a viral trend into a sustainable market force capable of challenging traditional domestic chart dominance.
