BTS, 'FANNSTAR' Group Ranks No. 1 for 73 Consecutive Weeks... Triple Crown at 'MTV VMA'

'FANNSTAR' Group Ranking Vote in the Fifth Week of September Earns 2,752,564 VotesOn the 28th, group BTS achieved first place in the 'FANNSTAR' group ranking for 73 consecutive weeks. / Big Hit Music[THE FACT | Reporter Son Hae-ri] Group BTS is continuing its unwavering long-term reign by taking first place in the 'FANNSTAR' group ranking on the weekly idol ranking site for 73 consecutive weeks.BTS secured the top spot with 2,752,564 votes in the 'FANNSTAR' group ranking vote for the fifth week of September, held from the 21st to the 28th. The popular virtual idol PLAVE ranked second, followed by group AHOF in third place.Special benefits are also in store for achieving this long-term record. If BTS achieves '100 consecutive weeks of first place' in the future, they will receive a large video advertisement celebrating this achievement on the 9TO9 CUBE billboard located in COEX Mall, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.The group also proved its unrivaled status once again at a global awards ceremony. On the 27th (local time), BTS won 'Song of the Year' and 'Best K-Pop' at the '2026 MTV Video Music Awards' for the title track 'SWIM' from their fifth full-length album 'Arirang.' Furthermore, they clinched the 'Best Group' trophy, sweeping all three categories for which they were nominated.Notably, BTS made a new mark in global music history by becoming the first K-pop group to win the 'Song of the Year' trophy. 'Song of the Year' is considered the grand prize category at the 'MTV Video Music Awards,' and this win clearly demonstrates BTS's solid global influence.Through their agency Big Hit Music, BTS stated, "We sincerely thank ARMY for your unchanging love and support. 'Arirang' is an album that signifies a new beginning for us, making this award even more meaningful."They added, "We believe that receiving the grand award 'Song of the Year' for 'SWIM' is thanks to everyone who loves our music," and expressed their overwhelming emotions by saying, "We will continue to show you good music and performances as seven members."Meanwhile, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS(TMA),' where BTS shone by winning three awards, successfully concluded on the 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium. Amidst the lingering excitement of the awards ceremony, 'FANNSTAR' is currently holding a vote for 'TMA Best Stage' until October 19th, allowing fans to choose the best stage performance in their hearts. 'FANNSTAR' operates as a participatory platform where fans directly support artists through various ranking votes, billboard advertising support, and awards ceremony-linked voting.arulhr@tf.co.kr