BTS, New Album 'BE'... #1 on iTunes in 90 Countries

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Yuri] The group BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) has dominated the iTunes charts in 90 countries worldwide with their new album created based on emotions felt during the COVID-19 pandemic era.

According to their agency Big Hit Entertainment on the 21st, BTS's new album 'BE,' released at 2 PM the previous day, ranked number one on the iTunes 'Top Albums' chart in 90 countries including the United States and the United Kingdom.

The title track "Life Goes On" swept the iTunes 'Top Songs' chart in 90 countries.

As of 10 AM that day, the song also topped major domestic music charts such as Genie Music, Bugs, Vibe, and Flo. Not only the title track but also other tracks like "Stay," "Blue & Grey," "Telepathy," "Dis-ease," and "Fly to My Room" ranked high on the charts.

Sales of the 'BE' album surpassed 2 million copies within 20 hours of release, according to Hanteo Chart.

'BE' is an album BTS created during an unexpected hiatus caused by COVID-19. It contains 8 tracks and includes music that comforts 'us' who are anxious and fearful but must overcome and continue living forward.

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