BTS is showing its presence on global charts ahead of a full-group comeback.
According to the latest chart released by U.S. music outlet Billboard (Dec. 27), RM's second solo album Right Place, Wrong Person track "Nuts" made a surprise re-entry at No. 2 on the World Digital Song Sales chart. This reverse climb was triggered by news about RM. RM said on Dec. 16 during a full-group practice room live broadcast on the global superfans platform Weverse that he recently obtained a driver's license. Interest in the song surged as the news coincided with the lyrics in his solo song "Nuts" — "He a pro ridah, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo rider / Must be an A1 guider" — and analysts say that affected the chart. As of 6 a.m. on Dec. 18, "Nuts" had reached No. 1 on iTunes Top Song charts in 45 countries/regions, including Argentina and Brazil.
On last week's Billboard chart, "Anpanman," a track from the group's third studio album LOVE YOURSELF 轉 'Tear' released in May 2018, reappeared on the rankings. The song drew attention after topping the World Digital Song Sales chart (Dec. 20).
U.S. business magazine Forbes noted BTS's chart resurgence. Publishing an article based on figures, it expressed amazement at the seven members' influence. Citing data shared by Luminate, the data analytics firm used for Billboard chart compilation, it reported that sales of "Anpanman" increased by about 50,000 percent compared with the previous tracking period. Fans once again focused on BTS's past songs ahead of the group's new music release, and "Anpanman" was at the center of that, it added. It also said this clearly shows that the United States is enthusiastic about everything related to BTS.
In addition, members' solo songs have continued to enjoy steady love on global charts. Jin's second solo album Echo title track "Don't Say You Love Me" and Jungkook's solo single "Seven (feat. Latto)" landed at No. 173 and 199 on the Billboard Global 200. On the Billboard Global (excl. U.S.) chart, "Don't Say You Love Me" was No. 83, "Seven (feat. Latto)" was No. 104, and Jimin's second solo album MUSE title track "Who" was No. 161. BTS's anthology album Proof remained at No. 8 on the World Albums chart, continuing its long-running success. Jin's first solo album Happy re-entered at No. 12, proving sustained interest. Jimin's MUSE ranked No. 18.
Meanwhile, BTS has announced a large-scale world tour along with a new release next spring. Recently, the members have been raising anticipation for the comeback by sharing footage of practicing together on platforms such as Weverse.
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