BTS's 'ARIRANG' Album and 'SWIM' Single Achieve Gold Certification in France: A Milestone in BTS's Success Story
BTS has achieved another milestone with their fifth full-length album, "ARIRANG," as the title track "SWIM" received a "Gold" certification in the single division from the French music industry association. This certification is given to songs that reach 15 million streams through streaming, downloads, and physical album sales. BTS now has a total of ten "Gold" certified singles in the single division, including hits like "Dynamite," "Butter," and "Boy With Luv." "SWIM" achieved this certification in just five months, making it the second-fastest for the group after "Dynamite."
The success of "ARIRANG" doesn't stop there. The album received a "Gold" certification within six days of its release and has sold over 100,000 copies in about a month, earning a "Platinum" certification last April. This rapid achievement highlights BTS's growing influence in France, especially when compared to their previous albums that took much longer to reach the same milestones.
On the Billboard charts, "ARIRANG" has been performing well, ranking at No. 24 on the "Billboard 200" as of the latest update. The album debuted at No. 1 and held the top spot for three weeks, maintaining its popularity for five months. "SWIM" continues to be a global hit, holding the fifth position on the "Global (excluding U.S.)" chart for 22 consecutive weeks and securing the 14th spot on the "Global 200" chart.
BTS's success with "ARIRANG" and "SWIM" showcases their continued dominance in the music industry, both in France and globally. Their ability to consistently produce chart-topping hits and maintain popularity for extended periods solidifies their position as one of the most influential boy groups in the world.