BTS tops Japan’s Oricon chart with its new album

BTS’s new album debuted on top of Japan’s Oricon music chart shortly after its release.

The new album features 12 songs including Japanese versions of their hits “DNA,” “MIC Drop” and new Japanese tracks such as “Don’t Leave Me,” the theme song for the local drama “Signal.”

“Face Yourself” topped the iTunes Top Albums chart in 49 countries while the song “Don’t Leave Me” zoomed to the top spot in 35 countries.

BTS will host its official fan meeting in Yokohama Arena and the Osaka-jo Hall this month.


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