BTS's live album has dominated the upper ranks of the US Billboard chart.
According to the latest chart released by the American music media Billboard on the 29th (as of August 2), BTS's live album 'PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LIVE' has entered the main album chart 'Billboard 200' at number 10. With this, BTS has placed a total of 8 albums in the top 10 of this chart, setting a new record for Korean artists.
Following its first place in the 'World Albums' category, the album also secured second place in both the 'Top Album Sales' and 'Top Current Albums' charts.
The tracks from the album swept the top 10 of the 'World Digital Song Sales' chart, showcasing an overwhelming presence. 'Permission to Dance - Live' (1st), 'ON - Live' (2nd), and 'FIRE - Live' (3rd) ranked high. This is the first time that live versions of songs have lined up on this chart by BTS.
BTS's solo works continue to enjoy steady popularity on the 'Global 200' and 'Global (excluding the US)' charts. J-Hope's solo single 'Killin’ It Girl (feat. GloRilla)' (81st), Jin's mini album title track 'Don't Say You Love Me' (112th), Jimin's solo album title track 'Who' (134th), and Jungkook's solo single 'Seven (feat. Latto)' (151st) have made it onto the 'Global 200'. These songs are distributed at 45th, 48th, 79th, and 82nd places respectively on the 'Global (excluding the US)' chart.
[Geum Bitna, MK Sports Reporter]
