Lance Joseph Martinez

All the Historic Records Achieved by BTS’ 'Arirang'

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<p>The moment <strong>ARMYs</strong> have been waiting for finally arrived! K-pop titans <strong>BTS</strong> have officially reunited as a full group with the release of their fifth full-length album, <strong><em>Arirang</em></strong>, on March 20, 2026, their first album since completing their mandatory military service.</p><p>Fans didn&rsquo;t have to wait long to celebrate: the comeback has already turned into one of the biggest events in K-pop history, complete with watch parties, special fan events, and a historic comeback showcase that brought ARMYs together around the globe.</p><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 700px; display: block;" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1774347633028netflix_1774143178_3858112657513786389_207587378.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"><span class="fr-inner">BTS at Gwanghwamun Square | Photo from @netflix</span></span></span></div><div><br></div><p>The seven-member powerhouse&mdash;<strong>Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V,&nbsp;</strong>and<strong>&nbsp;Jungkook</strong>&mdash;return with <em>Arirang</em>, their first studio album in nearly six years since <strong><em>Be</em></strong> (2020), proving that their chemistry and artistry are stronger than ever.</p><p>Adding to the excitement, BTS has kicked off the <strong>Arirang World Tour,</strong> running from April 2026 to March 2027, with their last two legs taking place in the Philippines on March 13&ndash;14, 2027.</p><p>As ARMYs celebrate this historic moment, we&rsquo;ve rounded up all the record-breaking moments and milestone achievements from BTS&rsquo;s monumental comeback with <em>Arirang</em>.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWJZfqcAM-k/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=1080&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A735120%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><div><strong>Drawing 104,000 ARMYs to Gwanghwamun Square</strong></div><p>According to <strong>HYBE</strong>, a staggering <strong>104,000</strong> ARMYs flocked to the South Korean capital to witness BTS&rsquo; long-awaited first full-group performance in nearly four years&mdash;marking what the agency described as the largest public crowd of the decade at <strong>Gwanghwamun Square</strong><strong></strong> during their free comeback concert.</p><p>Crowd estimates differed, with the Seoul Metropolitan Government and local police placing attendance at roughly 40,000 to 42,000 as of 8 PM. In contrast, HYBE reported a much larger turnout, pointing to mobile network data and the noticeable presence of international fans to back up its figures.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWKu558DE0s/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=1080&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A535476%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><div><strong>Shattering record-breaking milestones on Spotify</strong></div><p>As anticipated, the comeback is already smashing record after record, fueled by overwhelming excitement from fans who have long awaited the group&rsquo;s return from hiatus.</p><p>In a March 21 Instagram post, <strong>Spotify</strong> revealed that the K-pop powerhouse&rsquo;s latest album <em>Arirang</em> has officially become the most-streamed K-pop album in the platform&rsquo;s history, while also setting the record for the biggest single-day streams for any album released in 2026 so far.</p><p>Even ahead of its release, the album was already making waves, with Spotify noting that <em>Arirang</em> ranked among the most pre-saved Countdown Pages in the platform&rsquo;s history, amassing over five million pre-saves.</p><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 700px; display: block;"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1774347363320HD8CenVaMAA7g9n.jpeg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @spotify</span></span></span></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Topping Netflix charts in 77 countries worldwide</strong></div><p>According to <strong>Korea JoongAng Daily</strong>, the <strong>Netflix</strong> livestream of BTS&rsquo; comeback showcase at Gwanghwamun Square dominated global chartsglobal charts, drawing a total of 18.4 million viewers.&nbsp;</p><p>It peaked in 77 countries&mdash;including South Korea, the United States, Japan, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom&mdash;and landed within the top three across all tracked regions, even reaching as far as New Zealand.</p><p>Titled <strong><em>BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang,</em></strong> the event marked Netflix&rsquo;s first-ever live production in South Korea. During the broadcast, the group delivered the debut performances of tracks from their fifth full-length album <em>Arirang</em>, including their title track<strong>&nbsp;&ldquo;Swim</strong>,<strong>&rdquo;</strong> making Saturday&rsquo;s show a historic moment for both the platform and the K-pop superstars.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWP2LqSGpYw/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=1080&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A373047%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><p>Lead photo from<strong>&nbsp;@netflix</strong></p>

<p>As ARMYs celebrate this historic moment, we’ve rounded up all the record-breaking moments and milestone achievements from BTS’s monumental comeback with Arirang.</p>

As ARMYs celebrate this historic moment, we’ve rounded up all the record-breaking moments and milestone achievements from BTS’s monumental comeback with Arirang.

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Lance Joseph Martinez

Published March 25, 2026 01:20 PM PHT

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