BTS sets own first-day sales record with 'Arirang' | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS has sold more than 4 million copies of its new album "Arirang" on the first day of release, marking the band's highest first-day sales to date, its agency said Saturday. The figure surpasses the group's previous first-week record of 3.37 million copies set by its fourth studio album "Map of the Soul: 7" in February 2020. "Arirang" has also topped iTunes' Top Albums charts in 88 countries and regions, including Italy, Mexico and Sweden, according to the label. K-pop supergroup BTS is seen in this photo provided by BigHit Music. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) sshim@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles PM inspects on-site safety ahead of BTS concert (2nd LD) Security heightened at Gwanghwamun Square as fans gather for BTS comeback concert BTS fans in festive mood for 'Arirang' comeback BTS comeback drives S. Korean newspapers to print special editions (Yonhap Feature) BTS fans come out early to get close to concert stage BTS fans come out early to get close to concert stage Seoul glows red as fans gather to celebrate new BTS album 'Arirang' MORE (+2) CLOSE Keywords #BTS #Arirang #sales record Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Downtown Seoul braces for massive crowd at BTS comeback concert (LEAD) S.

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SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS has sold more than 4 million copies of its new album "Arirang" on the first day of release, marking the band's highest first-day sales to date, its agency said Saturday.
BigHit Music said the band's fifth studio album recorded 3.98 million sales in 24 hours after its release on Friday. The figure surpasses the group's previous first-week record of 3.37 million copies set by its fourth studio album "Map of the Soul: 7" in February 2020.
"Arirang" has also topped iTunes' Top Albums charts in 88 countries and regions, including Italy, Mexico and Sweden, according to the label.
Its lead single "Swim" reached No. 1 on iTunes Top Songs charts in 90 markets, such as the United States, Japan, Britain, Germany and France. In South Korea, the track jumped straight to the top of local streaming services Melon and Bugs, with all songs from the album entering Melon's Top 100.
Produced under the direction of Hybe Chairman Bang Si-hyuk, the album explores BTS' identity as a group that began in Korea and universal feelings shared through its musical journey. The lead track carries a message of resilience and moving forward through life's waves.
K-pop supergroup BTS is seen in this photo provided by BigHit Music. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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- Korean newspapers to print special editions (Yonhap Feature) BTS fans come out early to get close to concert stage BTS fans come out early to get close to concert stage Seoul glows red as fans gather to celebrate new BTS album 'Arirang' MORE (+2) CLOSE Keywords #BTS #Arirang #sales record Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Downtown Seoul braces for massive crowd at BTS comeback concert (LEAD) S.

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- Its lead single "Swim" reached No. 1 on iTunes Top Songs charts in 90 markets, such as the United States, Japan, Britain, Germany and France.
- The lead track carries a message of resilience and moving forward through life's waves.
- Korean newspapers to print special editions (Yonhap Feature) BTS fans come out early to get close to concert stage BTS fans come out early to get close to concert stage Seoul glows red as fans gather to celebrate new BTS album 'Arirang' MORE (+2) CLOSE Keywords #BTS #Arirang #sales record Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Downtown Seoul braces for massive crowd at BTS comeback concert (LEAD) S.

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