ARIRANG by BTS is album of the year for the simple reason that is the only album this year that covers a variety of themes other than romantic love.
Longing & Reunification; Racism; Alienation; New beginnings and rebirth; Resilience; Relationship with fame, and more.
@vantaeville I have them in my pocket so I can put them in quickly. In cases, when I was not ready, I put my fingers in my ears, that help as well. Although I have good earplugs, hearing the boys without them is still much better.
“why am i tearing up listening to old songs?really shined back then, didn’t we? it’s such a precious feeling… ARMY, thank you so much”
The realization that we didn’t left 🥺
kayagũm artists in hanboks playing along to ‘body to body’ outside the stadium on day two of the madrid concert while the crowd sings along? makes you realize how bts turned something so innately korean, so rooted in folk tradition, into a global language. bts your impact is unmatched, insane and astronomical
"This analysis shows that BTS are simultaneously maintaining strong fandom engagement while continuously attracting new audiences, expanding their global mainstream reach. Based on a solid fanbase, BTS continue to broaden their connection with a wider audience worldwide."
BTS beats Rolling Stone' SEVEN-Year Record
— "BTS grossed $127.8 Million and sold 641K tickets over 12 shows between May 2-28, repeating as the month'shighest-grossing and best-selling touring act. Further, the group achieves the Biggest monthly gross by a Group since the chart began in 2019, surpassing The Rolling Stones' $95 million from August 2019 by 35%.
Fastest 2026 albums to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify:
#1. “ARIRANG” — 16 days
#2. “ICEMAN” — 20 days
#3. “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love” — 70 days
#4. “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally” — 73 days
— In a year filled with blockbuster releases, ARIRANG remains the BIGGEST and BEST-SELLING ALBUM of 2026.
ARIRANG is the most defining musical event of 2026.
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