BTS's 'ARIRANG' album pre-saves hit 4 million in 2 days, reflecting global fan excitement ahead of its release on March 20.
March/7/2026 16:05
The hot interest of global music fans towards BTS's new album is proven by numbers. According to BIGHIT MUSIC, a label under HYBE MUSIC GROUP, BTS's 5th full album 'ARIRANG' has surpassed 4 million pre-saves on the global audio streaming platform Spotify today (7th). After exceeding 1 million pre-saves just 2 days after the start, it recorded 4 million while maintaining the momentum. With only 2 weeks left until the release, attention is focused on how much the pre-save numbers will grow. 'ARIRANG' also topped the Spotify 'Countdown Chart Global' as of March 4, maintaining the number one spot for 7 consecutive weeks. This chart aggregates the pre-save numbers of upcoming albums and singles and is considered a measure of global music fans' expectations. BTS will release 'ARIRANG' at 1 PM on March 20 and will hold 'BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE｜ARIRANG' in the Gwanghwamun Square area in Seoul starting at 8 PM on the 21st. This stage will be broadcast live worldwide through Netflix, allowing listeners around the globe to enjoy it together. The recently released trailer features the cheers of ARMY (BTS's fans) echoing in past concert venues and visuals of the seven members against the backdrop of Gyeongbokgung Palace, raising anticipation to its peak. 'ARIRANG' will include 14 tracks that allow listeners to feel 'the current BTS.' The title track 'SWIM' sings about the attitude of continuing to swim forward without stopping in the rough waves of life. Instead of resisting the incoming flow, it depicts the will to calmly overcome challenges at one's own pace as 'love for life.' RM is responsible for the overall lyrics, adding even more persuasive power to the message.
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