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[Pop Core @TheePopCore]

BTS’ “ARIRANG” becomes the FIRST and ONLY album in history to have all its songs earn 1 MILLION+ daily streams for over 80 days on Spotify.

— More than 2x longer than any other album ever and still going effortlessly.

[About Music @AboutMusicYT]

Biggest first week debuts for songs released in 2026 on Spotify:

[calvinklein @CalvinKlein]

a look inside the immersive world of Jung Kook at the Calvin Klein Harajuku flagship.

[FiFi @jjkkookii]

بتس الفرقة والآسيويين الوحيدين والاصغر بين كل الويسترن ارتستس وبالمركز الثاني اخخ يا بتس ظاهرة لن تتكرر 😮‍💨

[calvinklein @CalvinKlein]

the global icon.

Jung Kook seen in signature denim on denim, finished with a custom leather jacket.

[Pop Core @TheePopCore]

BTS’ “ARIRANG” makes history as the FIRST album by any group and Asian act to spend 8 weeks at #1 on Spotify’s Global Weekly Album Chart.

[𓍯⁷ @teeheehyung]

Hooligan actually is a Major Driver, not a Detriment everyone wants it to be:

it is the exact kind of catalyst keeping BTS ahead of the global pop curve ever since their breakout. e.g. a lot of people didn’t like mic drop when it dropped, exerted on other b sides to have promo & mv, they wanted bts to stick to safer sounds so they be more “liked by gp.”

don’t you see bts never liked it safe? they never wanted a specific title in pop music that defined their path? In modern streaming, lukewarm tracks die fast (like it or not, our fav bts b-sides did die on gp fast at some point. it’s natural, formulaic but necessary). highly polarized tracks like Hooligan generate intense debate, viral dance challenges, and constant replay loops. that is what’s happening rn.

BTS doing THAT^ is what set them apart from the rest of the kpop sphere & now named pop royalty. It drives conversation across social platforms, securing continuous cultural relevance over safer, forgettable B-sides. YOU & I are never EVER going to forget Hooligan, nor will the GP. Every legendary music act needs a "line in the sand" moment, a song that proudly declares they value evolution over pleasing everyone.

Hooligan is exactly that track.

[KpopHerald @Kpop_Herald]

Data from fashion industry and marketing analytics suggest that #Jungkook is increasingly being viewed as more than an artist, with a presence that rivals that of a brand.

The limited-edition “2026 Jungkook for Calvin Klein” collection generated $3.4 million in Media Impact Value (MIV) within 48 hours of launch, according to No Manners Magazine. Media Impact Value (MIV) measures the estimated monetary value generated by media coverage.

#BTS #JUNGKOOK #CKJK #CalvinKlein

[🐾 @mylovebwi]

Not to brag, but Taehyung’s brands stay showing up for him and BTS every single time. The Kim Taehyung privilege is very real.

[Pop Core @TheePopCore]

BTS becomes the FIRST and ONLY artist in history to surpass 80 MILLION followers on four different platforms (Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok).

[ràe⁷ @uraehope]

Category is the prettiest looking album colors.

[Daily JK Praise  @dailyjkpraise]

Lee Yoon-jeong, Culture Columnist mentioned Jungkook while discussing the Michael Jackson legacy.

“If MJ were alive, wouldn't he have stood side by side with Jungkook, performing a dance challenge that spans centuries & blowing up algorithms worldwide? How pleased he must have been to see young Koreans, who look just like him, commanding the world”

“Jungkook's solo song, "Standing Next You." The dazzling footwork that dominates the scene, the intense hip thrusts, and the performance oscillating between stillness and movement go beyond a mere homage. It was a "declaration of heritage," proclaiming the grand lineage upon which his music stands”

[BTS Charts News @btschartsxdaily]

📊|#BTS_ARIRANG returns to #1 (+1) on Spotify’s Global weekly Album Charts! 🔥🌎

CONGRATULATIONS BTS

[chart data @chartdata]

BTS ties One Direction as the group with the most wins for Artist of the Year in #AMAs history (2 each).

[The BTS Chart @thebtschart]

BTS’s “ARIRANG Tour” has become the first concert tour in history to gross over $76.2 million from its first eight shows alone.

Based exclusively on tours with officially reported boxscore data for each show.

[chart data @chartdata]

BTS extend their record as the most awarded international group in #AMAs history (12 wins).

[Music @Music]

HAHAHAHAHA HOOLIGAN 🔥

@bts_bighit released the official performance video for "Hooligan"

[World Music Awards @WORLDMUSICAWARD]

#BTS continues to make history as 'ARIRANG' becomes the 1ST Album by a Group and Asian act to spend 8 weeks atop the Global Spotify Weekly Album Chart! 💪🐐👑💜❤️‍🔥

BTS PAVED THE WAY

[BTS BASE @btsbase07]

BTS officially becomes the FIRST artist in History to hit 80 million followers across four different platforms.