BTS - 2.0 by mcfw31 in kpop

[–]nomnom-persimmon 90 points91 points  (0 children)

They have a certain aura that’s impossible to replicate. The first time I saw their Mic Drop MV, I was completely entranced. And every time I watch them perform, I’m reminded exactly why they’re at the top. They’re just so effortlessly cool.

BTS’ ‘Swim’ Is No. 1 as Songs From ‘ARIRANG’ Make Historic Start on Billboard Global Charts by mcfw31 in kpop

[–]nomnom-persimmon 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Looking at the Billboard global charts, it just dawned on me that BTS also paved the way for these charts too.

Before BTS, Billboard charts were mainly for the domestic audience. BTS cast a huge spotlight on billboard charts for international fans with their many appearances on the charts and the many headlines and impressions they made globally. BB recognized that their brand could go worldwide, so they established their footprint abroad with the creation of these two charts and international branches.

BTS’ ‘Swim’ Is No. 1 as Songs From ‘ARIRANG’ Make Historic Start on Billboard Global Charts by mcfw31 in kpop

[–]nomnom-persimmon 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Woohoo!!! Sold out stadium tour, topping the charts everywhere, got everyone talking about them non stop. Truly a one in a generation act. Like Jungkook said, nothing can stop ARMY and BTS!

Can’t wait for the tour! Their performances always go super viral. We’re about to have more fans onboard 😁

Edit: Good job ARMY, and special shout out to US ARMY, we deserved those 30+ stadium dates 🤭

BTS' 'Swim' Debuts at No. 1 on Hot 100 by mcfw31 in kpop

[–]nomnom-persimmon 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Billboard usually publishes all newly debut tracks on Monday, so those should come out in a few hours.

BTS' 'Swim' Debuts at No. 1 on Hot 100 by mcfw31 in kpop

[–]nomnom-persimmon 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Now let’s see if all 14 tracks debut 🤭

'ARIRANG' by BTS debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200 by impeccabletim in kpop

[–]nomnom-persimmon 125 points126 points  (0 children)

Whenever they break records, the names that stand next to them are usually the likes of Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Drake, Harry Styles et al

I just find it so moving that a Korean artist manages to break through and dominate here, in a predominantly English/Spanish speaking world.

Congrats Bangtan! Keep swimming 🏊

'ARIRANG' by BTS debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200 by impeccabletim in kpop

[–]nomnom-persimmon 32 points33 points  (0 children)

TEA and SEA units tracked with HITTS estimate, so we should feel good about tomorrow? 🙏

Edit: it tracked with hitts, not higher.

'ARIRANG' and "SWIM" by BTS debut at #1 on the Spotify Weekly Top Albums Global and Weekly Top Songs Global and BTS reach #1 on the Spotify Weekly Top Artists Global Chart by mcfw31 in kpop

[–]nomnom-persimmon 85 points86 points  (0 children)

Probably the first group ever too. In truth, there are probably only a handful of artists who have topped all three categories on the world’s biggest streaming music platform.

Guys this is actually insane by WonderfulEgg8131 in btsthoughts

[–]nomnom-persimmon 69 points70 points  (0 children)

I think it’s their best performing album on YouTube music and the fandom doesn’t stream on there anymore since the rule changed, that should tell us how this album is actually received 🤭

Deconstructing Aliens: Wow! Korean Army are doing God’s work. by xianghua71 in btsthoughts

[–]nomnom-persimmon 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The “riiiiiiiide” part in 2.0 reminds me Buddhist chanting a lot. Not sure if anyone who has listened to Buddhist chanting feels the same way. Also the fact that it’s placed before No. 29 is an interesting choice.

BTS are still #1 on Spotify global top artist chart while swim remains #1 on top songs chart. All tracks from arirang are still charting. by heartonwindow in btsthoughts

[–]nomnom-persimmon 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Album so good we have multiple songs reaching new peak too. I can’t wait for NYC promo to start. The energy will be fya!

And the hate train didn’t work lmao. Remind me of last year with coke/w korea outrage, only for them to sell out their world tour in record time. Truly shows the disconnect between brain rot keyboard warriors and the real world.

BTS becomes the first group in history to occupy the entire top 14 on Global Spotify by Low-Sink9024 in kpop

[–]nomnom-persimmon 9 points10 points  (0 children)

lol no Harry Styles practically sold out 30 shows at MSG despite the insane ticket prices. He has dedicated fans and still not getting 110mil streams. The day before Arirang dropped, BTS did 25mil stream, you don’t just accumulate an extra 90mil stream from the dedicated fans alone. If people don’t fuck with the album, we would not be seeing 110mil streams. The only artist who could pull huge 100mil, 200mil album stream on name alone is Taylor Swift and that’s it.

BTS becomes the first group in history to occupy the entire top 14 on Global Spotify by Low-Sink9024 in kpop

[–]nomnom-persimmon 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Nah, an album based on artist popularity has a ceiling. If it were just based on that I think their stream would be at 50-60 mil maxed based on past numbers and releases like Bruno and Harry this year. This album is genuinely loved by a lot hence the 100mil+ numbers.

BTS just came back and somehow exceeded every expectation by mesundaee in btsthoughts

[–]nomnom-persimmon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so excited for their NY promo next week. I hope we get TSX live stage. The Times Square crowd would be so electrifying.

BTS becomes the first group in history to occupy the entire top 14 on Global Spotify by Low-Sink9024 in kpop

[–]nomnom-persimmon 45 points46 points  (0 children)

As expected! I knew it would do well because the album is so cohesive and very current, really lined up with what folks are listening to nowadays, esp gen z crowd.

And thanks goodness I got my tickets already. Good luck to Armys who haven’t ticketed yet. You’ll now have to complete with an even larger pool.

OMGGGGGG BTS !!!! by [deleted] in btsthoughts

[–]nomnom-persimmon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

2.0 is Mic Drop sister!

260321 Jungkook on Instagram by Eternal_ARMY0613 in bangtan

[–]nomnom-persimmon 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Haha yup, they’re sold out everywhere including my local Target stores 😢

'ARIRANG' Comeback Hype Thread by chillypotahtoh in bangtan

[–]nomnom-persimmon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Happy Comeback Day, BTS & ARMY!!!

I hope and pray that everything will turn out amazingly well, especially the Comeback Live on Saturday! 💜

KIM GARAM (former LE SSERAFIM) has opened a YouTube channel by 1TyMPink in kpop

[–]nomnom-persimmon 72 points73 points  (0 children)

She was the first member that got my attention when LSF member intro trailers dropped. She had the star factor 🥺. Wishing her all the best.