BTS’ ARIRANG Era Goes Monumental—and Verified — May 19, 2026

BTS FESTA Hits Busan With New Music, Charts and Travel Strain — June 10, 2026

BTS enters FESTA week with “Come Over” set for release, Busan turning purple for ARIRANG concerts, fresh Oricon and Billboard milestones, and a surge in tourism complaints—proof the reunion-era campaign is now testing both fandom scale and city infrastructure. IN THIS EPISODE 1. BTS to release 'Come Over' for 13th anniversary celebration | ABS-CBN Entertainment [https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2026/6/9/bts-to-release-come-over-for-13th-anniversary-celebration-0001] — ABS-CBN News # BTS to release 'Come Over' for 13th anniversary celebration | ABS-CBN Entertainment Author: Jaehwa Bernardo Published: 2026-06-08T16:01:55+00:00 Source: abs-cbn.com (abs-cbn.com) Language: en ## Story BTS to release 'Come Over' for 13th anniversary celebration | ABS-CBN Entertainment ## BTS to release 'Come Over' for 13th anniversary celebration ADVERTISEMENT HEADLINES: | ####… 2. BTS Becomes First Foreign Artist to Surpass 900 Million Streams on Japan’s Oricon Chart - The Asia Business Daily [https://www.asiae.co.kr/en/article/entertainment-sports-all/2026061015354475452] — The Asia Business Daily # BTS Becomes First Foreign Artist to Surpass 900 Million Streams on Japan’s Oricon Chart - The Asia Business Daily Author: Lee Yiseul Published: 2026-06-10T15:35:45+09:00 Source: asiae.co.kr (asiae.co.kr) Language: en ## Story BTS Becomes First Foreign Artist to Surpass 900 Million Streams on Japan’s Oricon Chart - The Asia Business Daily container Language Dim BTS. Provided by Big Hit… 3. BTS 'Swim' ranked 41st on Billboard's 'Hot 100'...It's on the 11th week of its release < KPOP < Entertainment < 기사본문 - Sportal Korea [https://en.sportalkorea.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=5364] — Sportal Korea BTS 'Swim' ranked 41st on Billboard's 'Hot 100'...It's on the 11th week of its release < KPOP < Entertainment < 기사본문 - Sportal Korea Translated by AI (Papago) Updated: 2026-06-10 09:25 (Wed) Language 기사검색 이전 기사보기 다음 기사보기 BTS 'Swim' ranked 41st on Billboard's 'Hot 100'...It's on the 11th week of its release 가 가 The article text will be displayed in this font size. 스크롤 이동… 4. Busan turns purple ahead of BTS concert expected to draw 100,000 fans [https://www.korean-vibe.com/news/newsview.php?ncode=1065577592489379] — Yonhap News Agency Busan turns purple ahead of BTS concert expected to draw 100,000 fans Wed. June 10, 2026 Search # Busan turns purple ahead of BTS concert expected to draw 100,000 fans 연합뉴스/ 2026-06-08 10:49:01 | ▲ Visitors explore the "BTS THE CITY ARIRANG BUSAN Welcome Center – Check-in Busan," a fan hospitality and tourism hub set up at the Busan Eurasia Platform in Busan, on June 5, 2026. (Yonhap) | |… 5. Tourism Complaints in Busan Surge Ahead of BTS Concert... 84% Filed by Foreigners - The Asia Business Daily [https://www.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2026061009322648673] — The Asia Business Daily Tourism Complaints in Busan Surge Ahead of BTS Concert... 84% Filed by Foreigners - The Asia Business Daily container Language Dim ## 185 Tourism-Related Complaints Filed in Busan in May Alone In the lead-up to the 'BTS World Tour Arirang IN Busan', there was a sharp increase in reports of tourism-related inconveniences received in Busan last month. There have been repeated complaints,… 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 Festa Turns 13 With a New Side Film and Brand No. 1 — June 09, 2026

BTS FESTA 2026 added “13 Side Film #2” for the group’s 13th anniversary as BTS also topped May’s K-Brand Index, underscoring how the rollout is doubling as a reminder of the group’s still-dominant fan and brand power. IN THIS EPISODE 1. BTS Releases ’13 Side Film 2′ to Mark Their 13th Anniversary [https://celebrityinsider.org/bts-13-side-film-2-2026btsfesta-anniversary-596966/] — Celebrity Insider # BTS Releases ’13 Side Film 2′ to Mark Their 13th Anniversary Published: 2026-06-08T22:00:35-07:00 Source: celebrityinsider.org (celebrityinsider.org) Language: en ## Story BTS Releases ’13 Side Film 2′ to Mark Their 13th Anniversary # BTS Releases '13 Side Film 2' to Mark Their 13th Anniversary by Paige Allison| Jun 8, 2026 10:00 PM Instagram/@bts.bighitofficial BTS released “13 Side… 2. Step Back — With “Come Over” and the new 13th-anniversary side film landing in Festa season, how much should ARMY read these drops as signals for BTS’s next group era versus anniversary storytelling for the fandom? BACKGROUND SOURCES * BTS To Release Surprise New Song "Come Over" | Soompi [https://www.soompi.com/article/1829923wpp/bts-to-release-surprise-new-song-come-over] — E Cha * BTS brings back Run BTS, will officially release Come Over for Festa | The Straits Times [https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/bts-brings-back-run-bts-will-officially-release-come-over-for-festa] — The Straits Times * 13 years after debut, BTS stages triumphant return to where it began - The Korea Times [https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260601/13-years-after-debut-bts-stages-triumphant-return-to-where-it-began] — Co 3. BTS Ranks No. 1 Among K-Pop Groups in May K-Brand Index | Mediafine Global [https://global.mediafine.co.kr/en/k-pop/bts-ranks-no-1-among-k-pop-groups-in-may-k-brand-index/] — Mediafine Global BTS Ranks No. 1 Among K-Pop Groups in May K-Brand Index | Mediafine Global BTS, represented by BigHit Music, took first place in the K-pop group category of the May 2026 K-Brand Index. The Asia Brand Research Institute announced on June 8 that BTS had ranked No. 1 in the K-pop group division of its May 2026 K-Brand Index. The ranking places the group at the top of a brand evaluation focused on… 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 Hits FESTA, Spotify Records and Busan — June 08, 2026

BTS ARIRANG is powering a packed FESTA week: a new “Hooligan” performance video, Spotify chart records, and Busan concert logistics are turning the 13th anniversary into a full-scale comeback stress test. IN THIS EPISODE 1. BTS drops official performance video for "Hooligan" in celebration of their 13th anniversary Festa - Bangtan TV [https://bangtantv.org/bts-drops-official-performance-video-for-hooligan-in-celebration-of-their-13th-anniversary-festa/] — Army BTS (방탄소년단) 'Hooligan' Official Performance Video (HYBE LABELS) : ギエオ # BTS (방탄소년단) 'Hooligan' Official Performance Video BTS 5th Album 'ARIRANG' 🎧 https://bts.lnk.to/ARIRANG Credits: Director: Hannah Lux Davis Production Company: London Alley Executive Producers: Brandon Bonfiglio, Luga Podesta, Andrew Lerios Executive Producer: Tony Choi of Compass Productions Production Producer: Jiyeon… 2. BTS sets new Spotify record with 'ARIRANG' topping global album chart - BTS LIVE [https://btslive.net/bts-sets-new-spotify-record-with-arirang-topping-global-album-chart/] — BTS LIVE BTS sets new Spotify record with 'ARIRANG' topping global album chart - BTS LIVE BTS has once again made history in the global music market with a series of impressive chart achievements. According to Spotify’s latest rankings covering May 29 to June 4, BTS’ fifth full-length album, ‘ARIRANG’, claimed No. 1 on the platform’s Weekly Top Albums Global chart. The achievement marks the group’s… 3. Busan launches online information hub to protect, guide BTS fans - The Korea Times [https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20260605/busan-launches-online-information-hub-to-protect-guide-bts-fans] — The Korea Times Busan launches online information hub to protect, guide BTS fans - The Korea Times 1. Lifestyle 2. Travel & Food # Busan launches online information hub to protect, guide BTS fans ListenListen Text Size Print By Jhoo Dong-chan - Published Jun 5, 2026 2:30 pm KST A promotional poster for the Busan Metropolitan City's official online information portal for domestic and international… 4. Samsung Brings a New Immersive Concert Experience to ‘BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’’ With Galaxy | Samsung Mobile Press [https://www.samsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-immersive-concert-experiences-bts-world-tour-arirang] — Samsung Mobile Press # Samsung Brings a New Immersive Concert Experience to ‘BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’’ With Galaxy | Samsung Mobile Press Author: Samsung Mobile Press Published: 2026-06-05T02:03:10+00:00 Source: samsungmobilepress.com (samsungmobilepress.com) Language: en ## Story Samsung Brings a New Immersive Concert Experience to ‘BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’’ With Galaxy | Samsung Mobile Press # Samsung Brings a… 5. "BTS PAVED THE WAY"- Fans celebrate as ARIRANG becomes the first and only album to chart all songs on Spotify’s Global Chart for 62 days [https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/k-pop/news-bts-paved-the-way-fans-celebrate-arirang-becomes-first-album-chart-songs-spotify-s-global-chart-62-days] — Sportskeeda # "BTS PAVED THE WAY"- Fans celebrate as ARIRANG becomes the first and only album to chart all songs on Spotify’s Global Chart for 62 days Author: Rima Biswas Published: 2026-06-08T07:58:15+00:00 Source: sportskeeda.com (sportskeeda.com) Language: en ## Story "BTS PAVED THE WAY"- Fans celebrate as ARIRANG becomes the first and only album to chart all songs on Spotify’s Global Chart for 62… 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’ Momentum: Charts, Busan Tech and Ticket Chaos — June 05, 2026

BTS ‘ARIRANG’ keeps its global chart streak alive while Samsung adds Galaxy-powered Busan concert features and Singapore presales expose crushing demand, glitches and scalper anxiety around the world tour. IN THIS EPISODE 1. RM says BTS members broke down during emotional pre-reunion gathering [https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/korean-entertainment/article/bts-reunion-wasnt-easy-rm-shares-emotional-behind-the-scenes-story-23633611] — Mid-Day RM says BTS members broke down during emotional pre-reunion gathering # BTS’ RM opens up about group’s difficult mental state ahead of comeback Updated On: 04 June, 2026 01:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent BTS leader RM revealed the members were in a difficult mental state before their reunion, with emotional conversations and tears marking a 2024 gathering. He said the… 2. Circle Chart Week 22: CORTIS and aespa Score Double Crowns as BTS Tops Global Chart - ZAPZEE - Premier Korean Entertainment Magazine [https://zapzee.net/2026/06/04/circle-chart-week-22-cortis-and-aespa-score-double-crowns-as-bts-tops-global-chart/] — ZAPZEE # Circle Chart Week 22: CORTIS and aespa Score Double Crowns as BTS Tops Global Chart - ZAPZEE - Premier Korean Entertainment Magazine Published: 2026-06-04T08:21:51+00:00 Source: zapzee.net (zapzee.net) Language: en ## Story The Korea Music Content Association has announced the results for week 22 of 2026, from the period of May 24th May 30th, highlighting strong performances from CORTIS,… 3. Samsung Brings a New Immersive Concert Experience to ‘BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’’ With Galaxy | Samsung Mobile Press [https://www.samsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-immersive-concert-experiences-bts-world-tour-arirang] — Samsung Mobile Press # Samsung Brings a New Immersive Concert Experience to ‘BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’’ With Galaxy | Samsung Mobile Press Author: Samsung Mobile Press Published: 2026-06-05T02:03:10+00:00 Source: samsungmobilepress.com (samsungmobilepress.com) Language: en ## Story Samsung Brings a New Immersive Concert Experience to ‘BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’’ With Galaxy | Samsung Mobile Press # Samsung Brings a… 4. BTS vs Stray Kids: Who Sold More Albums In 2026? [https://www.ibtimes.com.au/bts-arirang-2026-comeback-1870151] — IBTimes Australia # BTS vs Stray Kids: Who Sold More Albums In 2026? Author: Jason Taylor Published 06/05/26 AT 6:13 PM AEST Published: 2026-06-05T18:13:39+10:00 Source: ibtimes.com.au (ibtimes.com.au) Language: en ## Story BTS vs Stray Kids: Who Sold More Albums In 2026? NEW YORK — BTS has reclaimed its position as a sales powerhouse in 2026 with the March release of "Arirang," posting massive… 5. BTS Singapore Concert Presale Leaves Fans Frustrated After Hours In Queue, Website Glitches & Ticket Losses - 8days [https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/local/bts-singapore-concert-presale-858821] — 8days.sg BTS Singapore Concert Presale Leaves Fans Frustrated After Hours In Queue, Website Glitches & Ticket Losses - 8days Advertisement RECENT SEARCHES TRENDING SEARCHES Advertisement # BTS Singapore Concert Presale Leaves Fans Frustrated After Hours In Queue, Website Glitches & Ticket Losses Securing tickets to the highly-anticipated BTS concert seems to have turned into a test of patience, and… 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 Festa Begins as ‘SWIM’ Extends Billboard Reign — June 04, 2026

BTS Festa 2026 opens with the first full-group family photos after service as “SWIM” holds Billboard Global Excl. U.S. No. 1 and Singapore ARIRANG presales test ARMY’s patience. IN THIS EPISODE 1. BTS begins 13th anniversary Festa celebration with new family photos for 2026 | allkpop [https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/06/bts-begins-13th-anniversary-festa-celebration-with-new-family-photos-for-2026] — allkpop # BTS begins 13th anniversary Festa celebration with new family photos for 2026 | allkpop Author: K-Soul Published: 2026-06-03T16:21:00-04:00 Source: allkpop.com (allkpop.com) Language: en ## Story BTS begins 13th anniversary Festa celebration with new family photos for 2026 | allkpop 89 News # BTS begins 13th anniversary Festa celebration with new family photos for 2026 AKP STAFF Posted… 2. BTS Tops Billboard Global Chart again with ‘Swim,’ extends reign with fourth consecutive No. 1 | allkpop [https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/06/bts-tops-billboard-global-chart-again-with-swim-extends-reign-with-fourth-consecutive-no-1] — allkpop # BTS Tops Billboard Global Chart again with ‘Swim,’ extends reign with fourth consecutive No. 1 | allkpop Author: K-Soul Published: 2026-06-03T11:52:00-04:00 Source: allkpop.com (allkpop.com) Language: en ## Story BTS Tops Billboard Global Chart again with ‘Swim,’ extends reign with fourth consecutive No. 1 | allkpop 86 News # BTS Tops Billboard Global Chart again with ‘Swim,’ extends… 3. BTS Arirang Singapore tickets: Some fans snag seats in 10 minutes, others stuck in queue on first presale day - CNA Lifestyle [https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/bts-singapore-ticketmaster-tickets-583996] — CNA Lifestyle BTS Arirang Singapore tickets: Some fans snag seats in 10 minutes, others stuck in queue on first presale day - CNA Lifestyle Advertisement # BTS Arirang Singapore tickets: Some fans snag VIP seats in 10 minutes, others stuck in queue on first presale day BTS is set to perform at the National Stadium on Dec 17, 19, 20 and 22. The first presale session began at 12pm on Wednesday (Jun 3). Here's… 4. RM says BTS members broke down during emotional pre-reunion gathering [https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/korean-entertainment/article/bts-reunion-wasnt-easy-rm-shares-emotional-behind-the-scenes-story-23633611] — Mid-day RM says BTS members broke down during emotional pre-reunion gathering # BTS’ RM opens up about group’s difficult mental state ahead of comeback Updated On: 04 June, 2026 12:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent BTS leader RM revealed the members were in a difficult mental state before their reunion, with emotional conversations and tears marking a 2024 gathering. He said the… 5. BTS's 'ARIRANG' becomes first album by a Korean artist to spend 10 weeks in Billboard 200 top 10 | allkpop [https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/06/btss-arirang-becomes-first-album-by-a-korean-artist-to-spend-10-weeks-in-billboard-200-top-10] — allkpop BTS's 'ARIRANG' becomes first album by a Korean artist to spend 10 weeks in Billboard 200 top 10 | allkpop 7733 News # BTS's 'ARIRANG' becomes first album by a Korean artist to spend 10 weeks in Billboard 200 top 10 AKP STAFF Posted by 2 days ago 4,971 BTS's fifth studio album 'ARIRANG' has set a new record on the Billboard 200. According to Billboard on May 31 (local time), 'ARIRANG'… 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].