BTS has achieved number 1 on the main chart 'Billboard 200', which covers the entire world including the United States, with their album "LOVE YOURSELF 轉 Tear" released on the 18th (announced on the 27th local time).

Notably, it is remarkable that BTS is the first in the world to have an album in the World Music genre (all music released outside the US, including Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and the Middle East) reach number 1 on the 'Billboard 200'.

Billboard itself is unable to hide its surprise. On the same day, Billboard commented, "BTS set a new record for Korean groups by reaching number 7 on the 'Billboard 200' with "LOVE YOURSELF 承 Her" last September. They have entered the top 10 of the 'Billboard 200' for two consecutive times. This is an incredible achievement not only for BTS but for K-POP as a whole."

This album has set great records, including 1.44 million pre-orders and number 1 on the iTunes 'Top Albums' chart in 65 regions worldwide.

They also set a record by performing their comeback stage at the '2018 Billboard Music Awards' and winning the Top Social Artist award for the second consecutive year, surpassing Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande.

These are English translations of articles from our GTTOUR Japanese website.