BTS’ ARIRANG Tops Spotify Global Pre-Save Chart for Five Straight Weeks Ahead of Full-Group Comeback

BTS are already dominating global charts before the album is even released.

Their fifth full-length album ARIRANG has held No. 1 on Spotify’s Countdown Charts Global for five consecutive weeks, signaling explosive worldwide anticipation for the group’s first full-member comeback following military service.

A Pre-Release Record That Measures Global Hype

The Spotify Countdown Chart tracks pre-save totals for upcoming albums and singles, making it one of the clearest indicators of global listener demand before release.

ARIRANG has surpassed 3.45 million pre-saves, maintaining the top position since the January 21 chart and proving that the group’s return is one of the most anticipated music events in the world.

Because the metric reflects active listener intent rather than passive streaming, the result points to strong opening-week performance once the album officially drops.

The First Full-Group Album After Military Service

The project carries historic significance as BTS’ first complete group release after all members fulfilled their military duties.

That narrative alone has driven:

• sustained global fan participation
• long-term pre-save growth
• continuous chart stability

turning the comeback into a cultural event rather than a standard album launch.

A Free Comeback Concert in the Heart of Seoul

To celebrate the release, BTS will hold “BTS Comeback Live: ARIRANG” at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21 at 8 PM (KST).

The large-scale free concert is expected to draw massive on-site attendance while reaching an even wider audience through digital platforms.

In a landmark move, the performance will be:

• livestreamed to more than 190 countries
• in collaboration with Netflix

marking the first time the platform has broadcast a live concert by a single artist.

Global Impact Before Day One

With five consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the pre-save chart, ARIRANG is already shaping the global music landscape ahead of its release.

The combination of:

• full-member reunion
• record-breaking pre-save numbers
• a historic live broadcast event

positions the album as one of the most significant comeback projects in recent years.

As anticipation continues to build, all eyes are now on how these pre-release indicators will translate into real-time chart performance once the music officially arrives.