BTS is once again at the top of the charts—this time sweeping five categories on Korea’s Circle Chart.
According to the Korea Music Content Association, BTS dominated Week 12 (March 15th–21st), while Hearts2Hearts and HUNTR/X also made strong showings across digital and global categories.
BTS earned five No. 1 titles with their fifth full-length album ARIRANG. The album topped both the Album Chart (3,803,910 copies) and the Retail Album Chart (900,935 copies). Its title track “SWIM” also hit No. 1 on the Download Chart and V Caller Ring Chart, while BTS ranked No. 1 on the Social Chart 3.0.
ARIRANG, which explores both personal and universal emotions tied to BTS’ identity and life experiences, recorded a total of 4,271,812 copies across all formats (CD+Weverse+LP) within the Album Chart Top 100, and 1,202,225 copies across all formats within the Retail Album Chart Top 50.
Meanwhile, Hearts2Hearts scored a double win with “RUDE!,” holding onto No. 1 on both the Digital Chart (Circle Index: 15,582,329) and Streaming Chart for a second consecutive week. Released in February, the track captures a playful, rebellious energy that highlights the group’s bold and cheeky charm.
On the global front, HUNTR/X—EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami, and the KPop Demon Hunters cast—continued their impressive run, with “Golden” maintaining No. 1 on the Global K-pop Chart for 38 straight weeks. The track, featured as an OST for Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, quickly became a worldwide trend following its release last June, sparking a wave of covers by artists around the globe.
On the Social Chart 3.0, which reflects global K-pop popularity, J-Hope recorded the biggest jump in rankings for the week.
As for new entries, BTS’ “SWIM” debuted at No. 2 on the Global K-pop Chart Top 200.
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Top 10 Digital Songs on Circle Chart in Week 12
Top 10 Albums on Circle Chart in Week 12
Source: Circle Chart
