
Group BTS has additionally received streaming certifications from the Japan Record Association. According to the Japan Record Association on January 30, BTS's anthology album "Proof" title track "Yet To Come" and the track "Love Maze" from their third studio album "LOVE YOURSELF 轉 'Tear'" have each recorded cumulative streams of 100 million and 50 million respectively as of December 2025, earning "Platinum" and "Gold" certifications in the streaming category.
The Japan Record Association grants certifications based on cumulative streams, with Gold for over 50 million, Platinum for over 100 million, and Diamond for over 500 million streams. BTS currently holds a total of 16 Platinum and 48 Gold certifications. Notably, they have achieved the first and only Diamond certification in K-pop with "Dynamite" and "Butter."
"Yet To Come" reflects on BTS's musical journey and promises a bright future ahead. "Love Maze" expresses a hope not to get lost in the maze and includes a message to their global fandom, ARMY. The rising streaming numbers of these two songs are analyzed as reflecting fans' anticipation to revisit their messages ahead of BTS's full-group comeback.
BTS will release their fifth studio album "ARIRANG" on March 20 at 1 PM. This marks their first full-group activity in about 3 years and 9 months. The new album contains a total of 14 tracks and deals with universal emotions such as the team's identity, longing, and deep love.
Additionally, BTS will embark on a large-scale world tour with 82 shows across 34 cities, starting at Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium on April 9. All 41 shows including the Goyang concert, North America, and Europe tour dates have already sold out. BTS will hold solo concerts as the first Korean artists at Tampa Raymond James Stadium, El Paso Sun Bowl Stadium, Stanford Stadium, Foxborough Gillette Stadium, Baltimore M&T Bank Stadium, Arlington AT&T Stadium, Brussels King Baudouin Stadium in Belgium, and Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
This world tour is BTS's largest ever and is expected to leave a significant mark in the concert industry. BTS is preparing various stages and performances to meet the expectations of their global fandom. They plan to strengthen communication with fans through music and performances and further elevate the status of K-pop.
BTS's current activities will serve as an opportunity to solidify their musical achievements and relationship with fans. Fans will be able to witness BTS's musical evolution through their new album and world tour. BTS will continue to hold an important position in the global music market and maintain their role as a leading representative of K-pop.



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