BTS ranks No. 4 on British Official Albums Chart with 'Arirang' | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, April 4 (Yonhap) -- K-pop powerhouse BTS ranked No. 4 on the British Official Albums Chart with its latest album, "Arirang," a week after debuting at the top spot. According to the latest chart released Friday (local time), the group's fifth studio album moved down three places, trailing "This Music May Contain Hope." by Raye, Olivia Dean's "The Art of Loving," and Ye's "Bully." "Arirang" debuted at No. 1 last week, becoming the third album from BTS to top the list after "Map of the Soul: Persona" in 2019 and "Map of the Soul: 7" in 2020. On the Official Singles Chart, "Swim," the lead track from "Arirang," slipped to No. 5, a week after its No. 2 debut -- the group's highest ranking ever on the chart. K-pop boy group BTS is seen in this photo provided by BigHit Music. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) sshim@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP Netflix app downloads surge on BTS livestream concert in Seoul (LEAD) (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break (2nd LD) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' BTS says Billboard No. 1 'great honor,' hopes music offered 'courage and comfort' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' BTS hits No. 2 on British Official Chart with 'Swim,' tops albums chart MORE (+2) CLOSE Keywords #BTS #Arirang #Swim #British chart Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (LEAD) S.

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SEOUL, April 4 (Yonhap) -- K-pop powerhouse BTS ranked No. 4 on the British Official Albums Chart with its latest album, "Arirang," a week after debuting at the top spot.
According to the latest chart released Friday (local time), the group's fifth studio album moved down three places, trailing "This Music May Contain Hope." by Raye, Olivia Dean's "The Art of Loving," and Ye's "Bully."
"Arirang" debuted at No. 1 last week, becoming the third album from BTS to top the list after "Map of the Soul: Persona" in 2019 and "Map of the Soul: 7" in 2020.
On the Official Singles Chart, "Swim," the lead track from "Arirang," slipped to No. 5, a week after its No. 2 debut -- the group's highest ranking ever on the chart.
Produced under the direction of Hybe Chairman Bang Si-hyuk, "Arirang" explores the identity of BTS as a group that began in Korea and the universal emotions its members have encountered throughout their lives. "Swim" is an upbeat alternative pop song about navigating life's challenges, with lyrics co-written by the group's frontman, RM.
The group returned with the album on March 20 after a nearly four-year break from group projects caused by its members' military service. It held a free concert at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square to mark the return in front of tens of thousands of fans the following day.
"Arirang" and "Swim" also debuted atop the U.S. Billboard 200 albums and Billboard Hot 100 singles charts, respectively, this week.
K-pop boy group BTS is seen in this photo provided by BigHit Music. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
sshim@yna.co.kr
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- K-pop boy group BTS is seen in this photo provided by BigHit Music. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) sshim@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP Netflix app downloads surge on BTS livestream concert in Seoul (LEAD) (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break (2nd LD) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' BTS says Billboard No. 1 'great honor,' hopes music offered 'courage and comfort' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' BTS hits No. 2 on British Official Chart with 'Swim,' tops albums chart MORE (+2) CLOSE Keywords #BTS #Arirang #Swim #British chart Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (LEAD) S.

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- According to the latest chart released Friday (local time), the group's fifth studio album moved down three places, trailing "This Music May Contain Hope." by Raye, Olivia Dean's "The Art of Loving," and Ye's "Bully." "Arirang" debuted at No. 1 last week, becoming the third album from BTS to top the list after "Map of the Soul: Persona" in 2019 and "Map of the Soul: 7" in 2020.
- On the Official Singles Chart, "Swim," the lead track from "Arirang," slipped to No. 5, a week after its No. 2 debut -- the group's highest ranking ever on the chart.
- K-pop boy group BTS is seen in this photo provided by BigHit Music. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) sshim@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP Netflix app downloads surge on BTS livestream concert in Seoul (LEAD) (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break (2nd LD) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' BTS says Billboard No. 1 'great honor,' hopes music offered 'courage and comfort' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' BTS hits No. 2 on British Official Chart with 'Swim,' tops albums chart MORE (+2) CLOSE Keywords #BTS #Arirang #Swim #British chart Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (LEAD) S.
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