BTS, 'FANNSTAR' group ranked No. 1 for 79 consecutive weeks... First K-pop group to achieve 'Platinum' in Italy

'FANNSTAR' Group Ranking Vote in the First Week of November Garners 2,259,972 VotesOn the 9th, group BTS achieved its 79th consecutive week at No. 1 in the 'FANNSTAR' group ranking. / Big Hit Music[THE FACT | Reporter Son Hae-ri] Group BTS has solidified its No. 1 position for 79 consecutive weeks on the idol ranking website 'FANNSTAR', while also setting a historic record as the first K-pop album to receive certification in Italy, proving its overwhelming global influence.BTS secured the top spot with a total of 2,259,972 votes in the 'FANNSTAR' group ranking vote for the first week of November, which took place from the 2nd to the 9th. Group AHOF came in second, followed by Stray Kids in third place.The group has also moved one step closer to receiving a super-large billboard advertisement as a reward for its remarkable long-term reign. If BTS maintains its top position for another 21 weeks, achieving the coveted '100 consecutive weeks at No. 1', a spectacular congratulatory video from global fans will be broadcast on the 9TO9 CUBE billboard located in COEX Mall, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.Furthermore, alongside its unwavering voting ranking performance, BTS has set another significant milestone in the overseas music market. BTS's 5th full-length album, 'ARIRANG', recently achieved 'Platinum' certification from the Italian Music Industry Federation (FIMI), a remarkable feat. This certification holds even greater significance as it is a historic first for a K-pop artist. Platinum certification in Italy is strictly awarded to albums that reach a cumulative sales of 50,000 units, based on a comprehensive calculation of physical album sales, digital downloads, and audio streaming performance. Following its 'Gold' certification in April, 'ARIRANG' has now reached the platinum milestone in approximately six months. Despite the considerable time elapsed since the album's release, continuous music consumption in the region has led to this higher achievement.Previously, BTS had demonstrated its strong local influence in Italy by sweeping multiple Gold certifications with acclaimed albums such as 'LOVE YOURSELF 結 Answer', 'MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA', 'MAP OF THE SOUL : 7', 'BE', and 'Proof'.Meanwhile, 'FANNSTAR' is a participatory platform where fans directly support artists through various ranking votes, billboard advertisement support, and voting linked to the THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS awards ceremony. It operates with enthusiastic support from fans worldwide, both domestically and internationally.arulhr@tf.co.kr