BTS’ ARIRANG Era Becomes a Box-Office Machine — July 01, 2026

BTS V Sets Boundaries as ARIRANG Turns London Red — July 02, 2026

BTS V asked fans to stop visiting tour hotels as ARIRANG’s scale strains privacy, while London previewed citywide activations and analysts read the comeback as a HYBE earnings catalyst. IN THIS EPISODE 1. 'Only 2½ hours of sleep': BTS' V asks fans to stop visiting tour hotels - The Korea Times [https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260702/only-2-hours-of-sleep-bts-v-asks-fans-to-stop-visiting-tour-hotels] — The Korea Times # BTS V Requests Fans to Refrain from Visiting Hotels During Overseas Tour | Mediafine Global Author: Oh Seo-yoon Published: 2026-07-02T06:10:50+00:00 Source: global.mediafine.co.kr (global.mediafine.co.kr) Language: en ## Story BTS V Requests Fans to Refrain from Visiting Hotels During Overseas Tour | Mediafine Global Jul 2,… 2. London Turns BTS Blue as Preview Images Are Released... Red Lights to Cover the Thames Area - MK [https://www.mk.co.kr/en/musics/12088474] — MK London Turns BTS Blue as Preview Images Are Released... Red Lights to Cover the Thames Area - MK go to news # detail * It has been translated using AI ## London Turns BTS Blue as Preview Images Are Released... Red Lights to Cover the Thames Area 사진 확대 Preview image of BTS’s 'The City London.' Photo | Big Hit Music The citywide festival for the group BTS, 'BTS THE CITY ARIRANG - LONDON'… 3. Samsung Securities sees HYBE profit surge on BTS and rookie artist momentum - CHOSUNBIZ [https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-finance/2026/07/02/S3XWITCHMBB5BJ6VSD2L6HMIFU/] — CHOSUNBIZ # Samsung Securities sees HYBE profit surge on BTS and rookie artist momentum - CHOSUNBIZ Published: 2026-07-01T23:52:11.481000+00:00 Source: biz.chosun.com (biz.chosun.com) Language: en ## Story Samsung Securities sees HYBE profit surge on BTS and rookie artist momentum - CHOSUNBIZ 2026년 7월 2일(목) [![CHOSUNBIZ… 4. BTS Jin, Perfect Moments Captivating Spanish Fans... 'MI GUAPO JIN EN MADRID' | STARNEWS [https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/music/2026/07/02/2026070207110478636] — STARNEWS BTS Jin, Perfect Moments Captivating Spanish Fans... 'MI GUAPO JIN EN MADRID' | STARNEWS # BTS Jin, Perfect Moments Captivating Spanish Fans... 'MI GUAPO JIN EN MADRID' Published:2026.07.02 ・ 07:14 Mun Wansik Add as preferred source *This content was translated by AI. BTS Jin shared photos and behind-the-scenes footage from his world tour performance in Madrid, Spain, on his Instagram,… Daily TopFive for BTS Daily Podcast. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bts-daily-fancast/id1895794256] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1gj5N0aysznuVrwKTb1rXc]. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com [bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com].

BTS’ ARIRANG Era Becomes a Box-Office Machine — July 01, 2026

BTS World Tour Arirang topped Billboard’s Top Tours for a second straight month as ARIRANG streaming passed major Luminate markers, while HYBE detailed new legal action against malicious posts and stalking. IN THIS EPISODE 1. BTS Tops Billboard's 'Top Tours' Chart Again, With Cumulative Sales Reaching 315.8 Billion Won - MK [https://www.mk.co.kr/en/musics/12086632] — MK BTS Tops Billboard's 'Top Tours' Chart Again, With Cumulative Sales Reaching 315.8 Billion Won - MK go to news # detail * It has been translated using AI ## BTS Tops Billboard's 'Top Tours' Chart Again, With Cumulative Sales Reaching 315.8 Billion Won 사진 확대 BTS. Photo | Big Hit Music The group BTS has once again set a new global box-office record through its world tour. According to… 2. HYBE Shares Updates On Legal Action To Protect Its Artists From Malicious Acts | Soompi [https://www.soompi.com/article/1851112wpp/bighit-music-provides-update-on-legal-measures-to-protect-cortiss-rights-and-privacy] — Soompi HYBE Shares Updates On Legal Action To Protect Its Artists From Malicious Acts | Soompi The HYBE labels have provided updates on legal measures taken to protect their artists from malicious activities. On June 29, the labels shared the following updates on the progress of legal proceedings against malicious activities violating the rights of HYBE artists—including BTS, TXT, CORTIS, TWS, LE… 3. BTS's 'ARIRANG' generates 5.3 billion streams in two months, proving massive global reach - BTS LIVE [https://btslive.net/btss-arirang-generates-5-3-billion-streams-in-two-months-proving-massive-global-reach/] — BTS LIVE BTS's 'ARIRANG' generates 5.3 billion streams in two months, proving massive global reach - BTS LIVE BTS has once again demonstrated its global influence, achieving impressive streaming milestones with its fifth full-length album, ‘ARIRANG.’ According to U.S. music data company Luminate, BTS recorded a total of 3.8 billion streams for ARIRANG across global music streaming platforms during the… 4. BTS’ V logs 700m streams on Spotify with ‘Winter Ahead’ - The Korea Herald [https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10794374] — The Korea Herald BTS’ V logs 700m streams on Spotify with ‘Winter Ahead’ - The Korea Herald # BTS’ V logs 700m streams on Spotify with ‘Winter Ahead’ Add The Korea Herald on Google Link copied! Hwang You-mee Subscribe + (Big Hit Music) V of BTS exceeded 700 million plays on Spotify with his solo single “Winter Ahead (with Park Hyoshin).” This is his second solo song to accomplish the feat on the platform,… 5. Spanish Media on BTS Madrid Concert: "13 Years of Waiting... A Ritual of Light and Decibels"[K-EYES] | STARNEWS [https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/music/2026/06/30/2026063017552482219] — STARNEWS Spanish Media on BTS Madrid Concert: "13 Years of Waiting... A Ritual of Light and Decibels"[K-EYES] | STARNEWS # Spanish Media on BTS Madrid Concert: "13 Years of Waiting... A Ritual of Light and Decibels"[K-EYES] Published:2026.06.30 ・ 18:05 Updated:2026.06.30 ・ 18:18 Lee Yunjeong Add as preferred source *This content was translated by AI. "'Madrid Became Korea'…BTS's First Performance… Daily TopFive for BTS Daily Podcast. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bts-daily-fancast/id1895794256] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1gj5N0aysznuVrwKTb1rXc]. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com [bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com].

HYBE Tightens Fan Protections as ARIRANG Hits 3.8B Streams — June 30, 2026

BTS ARIRANG crossed 3.8 billion streams in eight weeks as HYBE’s new sustainability report spotlights Weverse CX upgrades, counterfeit crackdowns and artist-protection systems, while the tour moves through Madrid and London. IN THIS EPISODE 1. HYBE upgrades ESG management by improving fan experience and protecting artists [https://www.digitaltoday.co.kr/en/view/76467/hybe-upgrades-esg-management-by-improving-fan-experience-and-protecting-artists] — DigitalToday HYBE upgrades ESG management by improving fan experience and protecting artists Cover of HYBE's 2025 sustainability management report [Photo: HYBE] HYBE has published a regular report detailing key environmental, social and governance (ESG) achievements it pursued last year, including protecting artists' rights, improving fan experience and managing safety and health. On June 30, HYBE… 2. BTS' Arirang Surpasses 3.8 Billion Global Streams ::antiMusic.com [https://www.antimusic.com/p/26/p0629bts_arirang_surpasses_38_billion_global_streams.shtml] — antiMusic # BTS' Arirang Surpasses 3.8 Billion Global Streams ::antiMusic.com Published: 2026-06-29T16:20:55+00:00 Source: antimusic.com (antimusic.com) Language: en ## Story [](https://www.antimusic.com/) . # BTS' Arirang Surpasses 3.8 Billion Global Streams --- Official Announcement | Published: Jun 29, 2026 12:20 PM EDT --- ![BTS'… 3. BTS Opens European Tour Run With First Madrid Concerts | Y94 [https://y94.com/2026/06/29/bts-opens-european-tour-run-with-first-madrid-concerts/] — Y94 # BTS Opens European Tour Run With First Madrid Concerts | Y94 Author: Mariana A Published: 2026-06-29T08:23:11+00:00 Source: y94.com (y94.com) Language: en ## Story BTS Opens European Tour Run With First Madrid Concerts | Y94 Menu [](https://y94.com/) Listen… 4. BTS transform London with 'BTS THE CITY “ARIRANG”' activations ahead [https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/bts-transform-london-with-bts-the-city-arirang-ahead-of-tottenham-hotspur-stadium-shows] — Bandwagon Asia # BTS transform London with 'BTS THE CITY “ARIRANG”' activations ahead Author: Sharvamaya Mohan Published: 2026-06-29T10:29:00+08:00 Source: bandwagon.asia (bandwagon.asia) Language: en ## Story BTS transform London with 'BTS THE CITY “ARIRANG”' activations ahead [Bandwagon](https://www.bandwagon.asia/) [News](https://www.bandwagon.asia/categories/news) [Film &… 5. BTS & Other HYBE Acts Sweep Oricon 2026 Mid-Year Rankings! | Outlook Respawn [https://respawn.outlookindia.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/hybe-oricon-japan-album-rankings-2026] — Outlook Respawn BTS & Other HYBE Acts Sweep Oricon 2026 Mid-Year Rankings! | Outlook Respawn Advertisement Gaming Esports Pop Culture - Tech - Careers Follow Outlook Respawn HYBE music group artists, led by BTS's record-breaking album 'ARIRANG,' seizes half of the top 10 positions on Japan's mid-year Oricon charts 2026 # HYBE Acts Tighten Grip on Japan’s Album Rankings ## BTS and others lead the Oricon… Daily TopFive for BTS Daily Podcast. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bts-daily-fancast/id1895794256] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1gj5N0aysznuVrwKTb1rXc]. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com [bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com].

BTS Stacks UK, Spotify and Gaming Milestones — June 29, 2026

BTS adds a UK BRIT Silver record for “SWIM” while Jungkook’s “Seven” passes 3 billion Spotify streams, as the ARIRANG era keeps spilling into gaming tie-ins and Madrid fan moments. IN THIS EPISODE 1. BTS Sets UK Record As "SWIM" Becomes Their 13th Single To Be Certified BRIT Silver | Soompi [https://www.soompi.com/article/1850719wpp/bts-sets-uk-record-as-swim-becomes-their-13th-single-to-be-certified-brit-silver] — Soompi BTS Sets UK Record As "SWIM" Becomes Their 13th Single To Be Certified BRIT Silver | Soompi BTS’s “ SWIM” has gone silver in the United Kingdom! The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) has officially awarded BTS’s latest title track “SWIM” a silver BRIT certification, making it their 13th song to achieve the feat. ‘SWIM’, the single by@BTS_twt, is now#BRITcertified Silver.… 2. ‘Every hour, every minute, every second’ — now 3 billion streams for Jungkook’s ‘Seven’ | Daily Tribune [https://tribune.net.ph/2026/06/27/every-hour-every-minute-every-second-now-3-billion-streams-for-jungkooks-seven] — Daily Tribune ‘Every hour, every minute, every second’ — now 3 billion streams for Jungkook’s ‘Seven’ | Daily Tribune Monday, 29 June 2026 Nasdaq -0.24% Subscribe Now Support Us Search BTS’ Jungkook Photograph courtesy of HYBE Jungkook isn’t just making history, he’s rewriting it. His solo hit Seven (feat. Latto) has officially surpassed 3 billion streams on Spotify, making him the first Asian artist… 3. BTS Makes History With First-Ever Gaming Collaboration On Nex Playground [https://vviptimes.com/bts-makes-history-with-first-ever-gaming-collaboration-on-nex-playground/] — VvipTimes BTS Makes History With First-Ever Gaming Collaboration On Nex Playground Advertisements # BTS Makes History with First-Ever Gaming Collaboration on Nex Playground 6/27/2026 6:15 PM IST Written by VvipTimes Entertainment Desk K-Pop/K-Drama 3–5 minutes Read Share This Article via:- The global K-pop superstars BTS just announced their first official gaming project. The group is teaming up… 4. Jungkook Kneels for Pregnant Fan ARMY, Eats Outside Camera for Vegan Fans.. 'Fan Heart Shots' On and Off Stage [K-EYES] | STARNEWS [https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/music/2026/06/29/2026062914544897129] — STARNEWS # Jungkook Kneels for Pregnant Fan ARMY, Eats Outside Camera for Vegan Fans.. 'Fan Heart Shots' On and Off Stage [K-EYES] | STARNEWS Author: Lee Yunjeong Published: 2026-06-29T15:09:50+09:00 Source: starnewskorea.com (starnewskorea.com) Language: en ## Story Jungkook Kneels for Pregnant Fan ARMY, Eats Outside Camera for Vegan Fans.. 'Fan Heart Shots' On and Off Stage [K-EYES] | STARNEWS *… Daily TopFive for BTS Daily Podcast. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bts-daily-fancast/id1895794256] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1gj5N0aysznuVrwKTb1rXc]. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com [bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com].

BTS’ ARIRANG tops Oricon as chart run widens — June 26, 2026

BTS’ ARIRANG topped Japan’s Oricon first-half album and combined album rankings, adding a historic Japan milestone to a chart run now stretching from Billboard to U.K. downloads. IN THIS EPISODE 1. BTS tops 2 categories on Japan's Oricon music chart in 1st half | Yonhap News Agency [https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260625004200315] — Lee Minji # BTS Breaks Japan's 'Wall of Sorrow' in Oricon Published: 2026-06-25T00:17:30.502000+00:00 Source: chosun.com (chosun.com) Language: en ## Story BTS Breaks Japan's 'Wall of Sorrow' in Oricon [조선일보 로고](https://www.chosun.com/english) | [](https://www.chosun.com/)… 2. BTS’ surprise single makes Billboard’s Hot 100 - The Korea Herald [https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10786482] — The Korea Herald BTS’ surprise single makes Billboard’s Hot 100 - The Korea Herald # BTS’ surprise single makes Billboard’s Hot 100 Add The Korea Herald on Google Link copied! Hwang You-mee Subscribe + (Big Hit Music) BTS placed another single on Billboard’s Hot 100, label Big Hit Music announced Wednesday, citing the latest chart published on Tuesday in the US. “Come Over,” which entered the chart at No.… 3. 방탄회식 2.0 #2026BTSFESTA — Transcript & Summary | Sozai [https://sozai.app/transcript/bts-festa-2026-bangtan-party-2-0/] — Sozai 방탄회식 2.0 #2026BTSFESTA — Transcript & Summary | Sozai # 방탄회식 2.0 #2026BTSFESTA — Transcript BTS shares a casual dinner party in San Jose during their 2026 BTS FESTA tour, discussing health, workouts, and enjoying a full-course meal together. ## Key Takeaways - BTS maintains strong group chemistry and humor even during busy tours. - Health and fitness are important topics for the members, with… 4. BTS Scores Yet Another No. 1 Bestseller - Yahoo News Canada [https://ca.news.yahoo.com/bts-scores-yet-another-no-190004837.html] — Forbes # BTS Scores Yet Another No. 1 Bestseller - Yahoo News Canada Published: 2026-06-25T19:00:04+00:00 Source: ca.news.yahoo.com (ca.news.yahoo.com) Language: en ## Story BTS Scores Yet Another No. 1 Bestseller - Yahoo News Canada [https://ca.news.yahoo.com/](https://ca.news.yahoo.com/) Search query - Skip to… Daily TopFive for BTS Daily Podcast. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bts-daily-fancast/id1895794256] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1gj5N0aysznuVrwKTb1rXc]. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com [bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com].