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BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'ARIRANG,' a first in K-pop

BTS's consecutive weeks at the top of the Billboard charts is creating a buzz in the music industry.

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BTS continues their historic run by remaining at the top of the U.S. Billboard 200 for a second week with 'ARIRANG'.

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This achievement is a testament to their popularity and the growing acceptance of K-pop worldwide.

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BTS's success reflects the increasing crossover of K-pop into mainstream music culture.

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Fans should check out BTS's new music videos and upcoming performances.

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BTS's dominance in the charts showcases their unparalleled influence in the global music landscape.

Culture Signal

BTS's continued success indicates K-pop's rising prominence in the global music industry.

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open_in_new koreaherald kpop: BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'Arirang,' a first in K-pop BTS became the first K-pop act to top the US Billboard 200 albums chart for two consecutive weeks, Billboard said Sunday (local time). The group's fifth studio album, "Arirang," stayed at No. 1 for a second week, ahead of "Bully" from Ye (formerly Kanye West) and Melanie Martinez's "Hades." No other K-pop act had previously led the chart for two weeks in a row. The original soundtrack of the animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" earlier reached the top spot on a non-consecutive basis. The Billboard April 6, 2026
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