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BTS makes Billboard history: ARIRANG is now the longest-running No. 1 group album in over a decade | Korean News

BTS makes Billboard history: ARIRANG is now the longest-running No. 1 group album in over a decade | Korean News

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3 min readHyderabadApr 15, 2026 02:46 PM IST When BTS dropped ARIRANG after nearly four years away, the numbers were always going to be big. What nobody quite expected was that they would keep coming. Three consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 is a number that sounds normal on paper, but in today’s music landscape, where streaming surges fade fast and chart momentum is hard to hold, it means a great deal more than that. The last group album to pull this off was Mumford and Sons’ Babel in 2013, which went on to win the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Now that belongs to ARIRANG. How it got here ARIRANG opened with 641,000 equivalent album units in the United States during its debut tracking week, making it the largest opening week of 2026 so far. In its second week, the album earned 187,000 equivalent album units, a 71% decline from debut, but still enough to hold No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Also Read: Exclusive | ‘Shah Rukh Khan …

BTS lands seventh Billboard 200 No. 1 with ARIRANG, breaks decade-long group record | Korean News

BTS lands seventh Billboard 200 No. 1 with ARIRANG, breaks decade-long group record | Korean News

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BTS has claimed their seventh No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with ARIRANG, their first full group project in nearly four years since completing mandatory military service. The album opened with 641,000 equivalent album units earned in its first tracking week, the largest opening week for an album by a group since Billboard began measuring by equivalent album units in December 2014. The debut cements what many had already suspected since the album’s release on March 20: that the group’s return from a years-long hiatus, one defined by solo careers and mandatory service, had done nothing to diminish their grip on the global music market. The numbers behind the debut are staggering across every metric. Of ARIRANG’s 641,000 equivalent album units, pure album sales comprise 532,000, the group’s biggest sales week ever, while streaming equivalent album units comprise 95,000, equaling 99.10 million on-demand official streams, also BTS’ biggest streaming week ever for an album. Physical sales drove much of the chart performance, according to a report by Billboard. ARIRANG’s first-week sales were largely powered …

Aizawl unveils giant condom billboard ahead of International Condom Day

Aizawl unveils giant condom billboard ahead of International Condom Day

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A 30-foot-high and six-foot-wide vertical billboard featuring a condom with the catchline ‘Just Use It’ has been installed on the wall of a prominent mall in Aizawl, capital of Mizoram, in the run-up to International Condom Day (ICD), which falls on February 13, annually. The ‘blink-a-100-times-but-you-cannot-miss-it’ message is the initiative of Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF)-India Cares, partnering with Mizoram State Aids Control Society (MSACS). Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, globally renowned HIV activist and Goodwill Ambassador of AHF India Cares, said, “This is the first explicit vertical billboard in Aizawl displaying a colourful condom, where 95 per cent of the population belong to various Christian church denominations and often are uncomfortable with explicit prevention campaigns. I am sure we are turning heads with this billboard. The huge billboard put up at a strategic location. PICS/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Over the years, the support from church-based youth organisations for HIV prevention has picked up, and the state will hopefully witness the reduction of new [HIV] infections.” Dr V Sam Prasad, AHF India Cares country programme director, said, “Most …

BTS’ Jin Hits No. 3 On Billboard 200 With New Solo Album Echo

BTS’ Jin Hits No. 3 On Billboard 200 With New Solo Album Echo

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BTS’ Jin is making history, again. Fresh off his return from military service, the global superstar is reclaiming the spotlight in style, as his new solo mini-album Echo debuts at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. This marks the highest-ever solo charting for Jin, signaling a powerful new chapter in his music journey. According to Billboard, Echo sold 43,000 equivalent album units in its opening week, securing the third spot on the prestigious chart dated May 26. The achievement makes Echo Jin’s most commercially successful solo effort to date, surpassing his previous record with 2024’s Happy, which peaked at No. 4. The mini-album’s title track, Don’t Say You Love Me, is also carving out its own chart-topping path. It’s expected to debut at No. 82 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has already taken the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart, with 15,000 digital downloads and 29,000 in total sales. This marks Jin’s third solo entry on the Hot 100, following The Astronaut (No. 51) and Running Wild (No. 53). Beyond the U.S., Jin’s global influence …

Rose Sets Billboard Record: First Female K-Pop Soloist To Chart 30 Weeks On Hot 100

Rose Sets Billboard Record: First Female K-Pop Soloist To Chart 30 Weeks On Hot 100

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In a landmark achievement, BLACKPINK’s Rosé has become the first female K-pop soloist to have a song chart on the Billboard Hot 100 for 30 consecutive weeks. Her hit single APT., a collaboration with Bruno Mars, currently holds the No. 22 spot, underscoring its enduring popularity in the U.S. music scene.APT. debuted at No. 8 in October 2024 and peaked at No. 3, making Rosé the highest-charting female K-pop soloist in Billboard history. The song’s longevity places it alongside K-pop classics like PSY’s Gangnam Style, BTS’s Dynamite, and Jimin’s Who, all of which have also enjoyed extended runs on the chart.   The track, featured on Rosé’s debut solo album rosie, showcases a fusion of pop, rock, and new wave elements, reflecting her artistic evolution post-BLACKPINK. The accompanying music video, featuring Rosé and Mars engaging in a Korean drinking game, has amassed over 66 million views on YouTube, further cementing its global appeal.  Beyond the Hot 100, APT. has dominated other charts, securing the No. 1 position on both the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. …

Thunderbolts billboard gets a hilarious update with Stitch tearing through it; fans say it was trying to ‘stop spoilers’ | Hollywood

Thunderbolts billboard gets a hilarious update with Stitch tearing through it; fans say it was trying to ‘stop spoilers’ | Hollywood

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Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures have been going all out to promote their latest offering, Thunderbolts*, which was released in India on May 1. In less than a week since the film’s release, they first focused on marketing the title change, calling it The New Avengers, based on the film’s ending. And now, they put up a hilarious billboard on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, USA, which sees Stitch of Lilo & Stitch ‘destroying’ it all. (Also Read: Sebastian Stan reveals mystery behind asterisk in Thunderbolts title; unveils new name. Internet calls it ‘spoiler’) The latest update to the Thunderbolts billboard sees Stitch tearing through it. (X/Jarret Wieselman) Stitch tears through Thunderbolts billboard A massive billboard put up on the Boulevard has always been the centre of attention on the internet. It features the group of misfits from the film, played by Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, posing together on a cereal box—an iteration of a joke from the film about superheroes being featured on …

BLACKPINK’s Jennie re-enters Billboard Hot 100 days after her Coachella performance of Like Jennie

BLACKPINK’s Jennie re-enters Billboard Hot 100 days after her Coachella performance of Like Jennie

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Apr 23, 2025 09:50 PM IST Jennie went viral on social media for her stunning performance at the Coachella music festival, where she danced to her hit song Like Jennie. BLACKPINK’s Jennie is having a moment! The singer earned loud cheers for her Coachella set a few days ago, where she performed some her hit songs- including Like Jennie. Now, she has re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 charts, following her performance in Coachella which went viral on social media. (Also read: Reddit thinks backup dancers stole the show from BLACKPINK’s Jennie in LA concert: ‘Looks like she’s filming TikTok’) Best Dressed: Blackpink’s Jennie turned heads at Coachella 2025 as she rocked a crimson crocodile-embossed jacket and matching bra top from Georges Hobeika’s Fall 2025 collection. She paired it with coordinating mini shorts and completed her look with tan thigh-high boots, sleek sunglasses, and a classic cowgirl hat, (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)(Amy Harris/Invision/AP) Like Jennie on Billboard top 100 The official chart record of Billboard updated its weekly top 100 and it featured the song Like …

BTS Star J-Hope Hits Billboard Hot 100 Again, Mona Lisa Debuts At No. 65

BTS Star J-Hope Hits Billboard Hot 100 Again, Mona Lisa Debuts At No. 65

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Last Updated:April 02, 2025, 09:24 IST He previously held a position on this list with his other popular solo release of 2025, Sweet Dreams which ranked at No. 66. J-Hope’s Mona Lisa was released on March 21. (Photo Credits: Instagram) BTS member J-Hope’s latest single, Mona Lisa, released on March 21, has taken the music charts by storm. The track made a powerful debut on the Billboard Hot 100, securing the No. 65 spot on March 31. This achievement places J-Hope on par with Jungkook for the most Hot 100 entries by a K-pop solo artist. Additionally, Mona Lisa set a new benchmark, breaking J-Hope’s own record for the highest-charting K-pop debut of 2025. His previous solo release, Sweet Dreams, had debuted at No. 66 earlier this year. J-Hope now boasts seven songs on the Billboard Hot 100, tying with his BTS bandmate Jungkook for the most entries by a K-pop soloist. They are followed by BTS’ V and Jimin, along with BLACKPINK’s Jennie, who each have six songs on the chart. Before Mona Lisa, …

Billboard Crowns Taylor Swift As The 21st Century’s Most Influential Female Artist

Billboard Crowns Taylor Swift As The 21st Century’s Most Influential Female Artist

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Last Updated:March 21, 2025, 14:37 IST Taylor Swift claimed the top spot, thanks to her hit songs, strong views on women’s treatment in the industry and numerous achievements. The rankings are based on the Billboard 200 album chart and the Billboard Hot 100 chart. (Photo Credits: Instagram) Billboard recently dropped its list of Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century Chart, featuring some surprising names alongside the most famous stars. As expected, Taylor Swift claimed the top spot, thanks to her hit songs, strong views on women’s treatment in the industry and numerous achievements. Rihanna, who hasn’t released an album since 2016’s Anti, secured second place and Beyonce appeared third. Other top artists on the list include Adele, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Pink, Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Alicia Keys. The rankings are determined by performance on the Billboard 200 album chart and the Billboard Hot 100 chart, both of which were dominated by Swift. Her last album, The Tortured Poets Department, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and set a record …

Global group BLACKPINK’s members surpass BTS on Billboard charts with solo successes; check it out

Global group BLACKPINK’s members surpass BTS on Billboard charts with solo successes; check it out

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Mar 20, 2025 01:15 AM IST In a remarkable achievement, the members of BLACKPINK have outpaced BTS on Billboard charts with multiple solo releases from the superstars claiming top spots In a stunning turn of events, the members of BLACKPINK have overtaken BTS on the Billboard charts, setting new records with their individual solo projects. Recently, Jennie made waves by earning the Hot Shot Debut on both the Billboard Global Excl. US chart and the Billboard Global 200 with her track Like JENNIE. The song opened at No. 3 and No. 5, respectively, marking another significant milestone for the South Korean singer and her band-mates. BLACKPINK This achievement is part of a string of impressive chart entries from the members of BLACKPINK. Just last week, LISA scored the highest new entry on Global Excl. US with her collaboration with Future, FXCK Up the World, debuting at No. 14. The week before, JENNIE made another notable debut with her song ExtraL, featuring Doechii, which ranked at Nos. 13 and 18 on the Global Excl. US and …