BTS, 'FANNSTAR' Group Ranks No. 1 for 77 Consecutive Weeks... Spotify's 10 Billion Streams 'Historic Record'

'FANNSTAR' Group Ranking Vote for the Fourth Week of October garnered 2,767,654 votes.On the 26th, group BTS achieved its 77th consecutive week at No. 1 in the 'FANNSTAR' group ranking. / Big Hit Music[THE FACT | Reporter Son Hae-ri] Group BTS is continuing its unwavering dominance by taking the No. 1 spot for 77 consecutive weeks on the 'FANNSTAR' group ranking, a weekly idol ranking website, while also writing unprecedented new history on global music charts.BTS easily secured the top position by earning a total of 2,767,654 votes in the 'FANNSTAR' group ranking vote for the fourth week of October, which took place from the 19th to the 26th. PLAVE ranked second, followed by AHOF in third place.Expectations are also high for a large-scale billboard advertisement as a special reward for the long-term reign. If BTS achieves the remarkable record of 100 consecutive weeks at No. 1, a spectacular congratulatory video will be broadcast on the 9TO9 CUBE billboard located in COEX Mall, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.Along with dazzling ranking achievements, their relentless activity in the global music market continues. According to the latest charts released by American music media Billboard on the 27th (as of October 31st), BTS's 5th full album 'ARIRANG' showcased its strong potential by ranking 46th on the main album chart, 'Billboard 200'.The title track 'SWIM' is also continuing its long-running hit streak on global charts. It proved its enduring global popularity by ranking 28th on Billboard's 'Global 200', which ranks streaming and digital sales in about 200 countries and regions worldwide, and 10th on the 'Global (excluding U.S.)' chart.A significant milestone has also been set on Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform. As of the 16th of this year, BTS surpassed 10 billion cumulative streams for the year. This is a record set for the first time among all groups worldwide, once again cementing BTS's overwhelming status in the global music market.The 5th full album 'ARIRANG' also surpassed 5 billion cumulative plays as of the 14th. Notably, the title track 'SWIM' surpassed 1 billion streams as a single song as of the 24th, achieving this feat as the first song released in 2026 to do so.The continuous streaming records, with the album firmly holding its position on major global charts despite the considerable time elapsed since its release, demonstrate BTS's long-run power. By consistently accumulating achievements for both albums and individual songs, they are showcasing the path of an irreplaceable 'global pop icon'.Meanwhile, 'FANNSTAR' is a participatory platform where fans directly support artists through various ranking votes, billboard advertisement support, and award-linked voting. It is operating with enthusiastic support from fans worldwide, both domestically and internationally.arulhr@tf.co.kr