BTS, 'FANNSTAR' group ranks No. 1 for 71 consecutive weeks... Confirmed as a two-time winner at TMA

BTS Achieves 2,534,779 Votes in Third Week of September Group Ranking Vote for 'FANNSTAR'Group BTS Achieved 1st Place for 71 Consecutive Weeks in 'FANNSTAR' Group Ranking on the 14th. / Big Hit Music[THE FACT | Reporter Son Hae-ri] Group BTS is continuing its unrivaled long-term reign by securing 1st place for 71 consecutive weeks in the 'FANNSTAR' group ranking.BTS comfortably took the top spot by earning a staggering 2,534,779 votes in the third week of September group ranking vote on the weekly idol ranking site 'FANNSTAR', which took place from the 7th to the 14th. Second place was taken by the emerging popular group PLAVE, followed by group AHOF in third place.With this overwhelming voting result, BTS extended its consecutive 1st place record in the group ranking to '71 weeks'. Despite fierce competition for rankings every week, the group solidified its lead with over 2.5 million votes, once again proving the unwavering support from its global fandom, ARMY.Fans are also focusing on the splendid benefits that come with achieving this great record. If BTS achieves the grand feat of '100 consecutive weeks of 1st place' in the future, a large congratulatory video advertisement will be broadcast on the 9TO9 CUBE billboard located in COEX Mall, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.BTS's presence was also prominent in the votes related to upcoming awards ceremonies. BTS had already secured trophies by ultimately winning 1st place in the 'Best Music (Spring)' and 'Best Music (Summer)' votes in the FANNSTAR category after intense competition. In addition, they secured another trophy by reaching the final 1st place in the 'Choice Award' group in the FANNSTAR category.The 71 consecutive weeks of 1st place in the group ranking and the confirmation of trophies in two categories are a testament to BTS's unwavering global status and immense influence. The overwhelming solidarity of the fandom, which is writing new history through consistent voting participation, also shone brightly.Meanwhile, the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(TMA) will kick off on September 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium. 'FANNSTAR' operates as a participatory platform where fans can directly support artists through various ranking votes, billboard advertising support, and award ceremony-linked voting.arulhr@tf.co.kr