BTS crushed TWICE, SEVENTEEN, Billboard's "explosive" chart is just a name?

BTS set a new record on the Billboard 200 when their debut live album "Permission To Dance On Stage" debuted at No. 10, becoming the K-pop artist with the most top 10 albums in history.

Global group BTS has just marked another impressive milestone in their career when the group's debut live album "Permission To Dance On Stage – LIVE", officially debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. This is a prestigious chart that compiles the most popular albums in the American music market.

According to information from Billboard, this achievement helped BTS surpass TWICE and SEVENTEEN, becoming the K-pop artist with the most albums in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 ever. With a total of 8 albums reaching this position, BTS once again affirmed their top position on the global music map.

"Permission To Dance On Stage – LIVE" is BTS's first live concert album to reach the top 10, which is inherently unpopular even among international artists. Previously, big names such as Taylor Swift or Metallica had achieved a similar feat with live recording products from the performance stage.

BTS's list of 8 albums that have reached the top 10 of the Billboard 200 includes: "Love Yourself: Her", "Love Yourself: Tear", "Love Yourself: Answer", "Map of the Soul: Persona", "Map of the Soul: 7", "BE", "Proof", and now "Permission To Dance On Stage – LIVE". Each product has its own imprint, proving the diverse musical creativity of the HYBE group.

Commercially, according to data from Luminate (formerly Nielsen Music), BTS's latest live album reached a total of 43,000 equivalent album units in the first week (ending on July 24). In which, up to 36,000 copies are traditional albums, making the product the second best-selling album of the week in the US market. In addition, the album also achieved 5,000 units equivalent to streaming, equivalent to about 6.58 million audio listens on demand. In addition, the product also earned 2,000 units equivalent to downloading songs.

The success of the album not only shows BTS's musical appeal but also reflects the strong support from the global fan community – ARMY. On social media platforms and international forums, many streaming and record purchase campaigns have been launched simultaneously to help BTS set a new record.

"Permission To Dance On Stage – LIVE" was released on July 18, 2025, is a collection of 22 live recordings from the grand concerts in Seoul, Los Angeles and Las Vegas as part of the tour of the same name that took place during the period 2021–2022. The album recorded the group's top stage series with hits such as: "Dynamite", "Butter", "Boy With Luv", "ON", "IDOL", "Life Goes On" and the title track "Permission to Dance". The product brings a realistic sound experience, bold performance and conveys positive energy, a characteristic element in BTS music.

It's rare for a live album to reach a high ranking on the Billboard 200, and it's even more special when it comes from a Korean group. This achievement not only reflects BTS's ability to connect internationally but also opens up opportunities for other K-pop artists to further shape the potential of the concert album product line in the future.

In addition, experts believe that this is a smart strategic move from HYBE – BTS's management company, when choosing the time to release the album in the midst of the group's temporary absence due to military service. Maintaining the frequency of appearances on international charts during this special period helps BTS not only maintain the heat but also maintain strong interaction with fans.

With the impressive achievement from the album "Permission To Dance On Stage – LIVE", BTS has once again proven that they are not only an idol group but also a cultural icon with far-reaching influence around the world. This is also a positive signal for the K-pop market in general in the journey to approach the Western music market in a sustainable and breakthrough way.

This success once again affirms BTS's class in bringing Korean music to the international level, and at the same time opens up a new direction for the next generation of K-pop groups.

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