BTS has reached another important milestone in the United Kingdom with their comeback album ARIRANG. The project debuted at #1 on the U.K. Official Albums Chart dated March 27, 2026, giving the group its third chart-topping album in the country. This latest achievement adds to BTS’s strong history in the U.K. appeal and shows that the group continues to have a powerful presence in Europe and the global music market. After around 4 years away as a full group, BTS returned with strong public interest and quickly made an impact on the charts.
This is BTS’s third No. 1 album in the U.K., following MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA in 2019 and MAP OF THE SOUL: 7 in 2020. In addition, the group made a strong appearance on the Official Singles Chart, with the album’s main single, “Swim,” debuting at #2, becoming BTS’ highest-charting song there and its fifth top 10 single.
See the full top 10 album chart below:
#1. BTS – ARIRANG.
#2. Harry Styles – Kiss All The Time. Disco, Ocassionally.
#3. Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving.
#4. Luke Combs – The Way I Am.
#5. Fleetwood Mac – 50 Years – Don’t Stop.
#6. The Weeknd – The Highlights.
#7. Michael Jackson – The Essential.
#8. Ed Sheeran – + – = DIVIDE X – TOUR COLLECTION.
#9. Alex Warren – You’ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1).
#10. Jane McDonald – Living the Dream.
The “Dynamite” singers and rappers officially returned on March 20, 2026, with a free concert in Seoul, South Korea. The show marked a major moment for BTS after a four-year hiatus, during which the members completed mandatory military service and focused on solo work. The concert was also broadcast on Netflix and reportedly attracted 18.4 million viewers worldwide. The strong response helped build momentum for the release of ARIRANG and showed that fans were ready for the group’s return as a full team.
