Global group BTS made history on Spotify following the release of their brand-new album Arirang.
Spotify announced that BTS shattered two records with the album upon its release on Friday, March 20.
"Four years. One comeback. ARMY made ARIRANG the most streamed K-Pop album in Spotify history and the most streamed album in a single day in 2026," the music streaming platform revealed.
Fans online were quick to react to the news.
"BTS and ARMY making history!" one fan commented.
"I still can’t pick just ONE favorite song!! This entire album is on ANOTHER LEVEL," another fan wrote.
Arirang is BTS's 10th studio album. It contains 14 tracks which are as follows:
1. "Body to Body"
2. "Hooligan"
3. "Aliens"
4. "Fya"
5. "2.0"
6. "No. 29"
7. "Swim"
8. "Merry Go Round"
9. "Normal"
10. "Like Animals"
11. "They Don’t Know ’Bout Us"
12. "One More Night"
13. "Please"
14. "Into the Sun"
To celebrate the release of the record and their comeback, BTS staged a live show at Gwanghwamun in Seoul on Saturday, March 21.
During a Weverse Live broadcast in January, RM revealed that the album title emerged after a period of deep reflection, especially while he was serving in the military. When the group eventually came back together, they found themselves reflecting on where they started and the journey that led them to the present. As seven artists from South Korea, they felt it was important to choose a title that honors their origins.
“The keyword ‘Arirang’ came up. Honestly, the meaning is different for each person, because there are many ways you can interpret Arirang’s lyrics. I think it’s about sadness, longing, and love," he remarked.
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J-Hope also shared that the title represents both their history and their desire to be on stage together again. “[Arirang] feels like our roots. From that way, Arirang was what tied it all together really well,” he stated.
RM added that the album reflects the mix of emotions they went through while they were apart, from missing everyday routines to longing for ARMY and each other.
“Since Arirang contains the joy and sorrow of life, that kind of sentiment will be tied to the music. It ties it all up together well," he highlighted.