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BTS sets new K-pop record with 41st Billboard Hot 100 entry; "Come Over" charts at 69
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BTS sets new K-pop record with 41st Billboard Hot 100 entry; "Come Over" charts at 69

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • BTS set a new K-pop record, with "Come Over" charting at number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100.
  • This marks the group's 41st entry on the Hot 100, achieved with a surprise release.
  • The song also topped the Billboard Digital Song Sales and World Digital Song Sales charts, while their album "ARIRANG" re-entered the Billboard 200 top 10.

Global superstars BTS continue to shatter K-pop records on the U.S. Billboard charts. Their latest surprise release, "Come Over," debuted at number 69 on the prestigious Hot 100 singles chart, marking the group's 41st entry on the list.

The achievement is particularly noteworthy as "Come Over" was not an official album track but a surprise digital release. The song's success extended to the Billboard Digital Song Sales and World Digital Song Sales charts, where it immediately claimed the top spot. This further solidifies BTS's dominance, as they have now had 44 songs reach number one on these sales charts, extending their own record.

Meanwhile, their fifth studio album, "ARIRANG," is demonstrating remarkable longevity on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The album climbed back into the top 10, securing the 10th position. The title track from the album, "SWIM," is also performing well on the charts.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.