Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

BTS continues run at top of Spotify's charts for second consecutive week

Boy band BTS has topped Spotify's charts for a second consecutive week with their latest album, “Arirang,” their agency said Saturday.

2026-04-04

BTS's 'Arirang' ranks No. 4 on British Official Albums Chart

K-pop powerhouse BTS ranked No. 4 on the British Official Albums Chart with its latest album, "Arirang," a week after debuting at the top spot.

2026-04-04

BTS take British Official Chat's No. 2 spot with 'Swim,' tops albums chart

K-pop giant BTS has landed at No. 2 on the British Official Singles Chart with its new song, "Swim," and debuted atop the albums chart with "Arirang," according to the charts unveiled Friday.

2026-03-28

BTS's ARMY fills Gwanghwamun for historic 'Arirang' comeback show — in pictures

BTS is set to hold its comeback performance “BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang,” today at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul to celebrate the release of its fifth full-length album “Arirang.”

2026-03-21

The Seine in Paris is open for swimming. Tourists and residents embrace it as temperatures soar

Swimming in the Seine is an increasingly popular tourist attraction in the French capital — and a must-do for Parisians themselves. Thousands of people have enjoyed a dip in the river since three public bathing sites opened last month.

2025-08-12

Swimming lesson

Elementary school teachers participate in a survival swim lesson at the Korea Coast Guard’s training pool in Busan on Thursday.

2024-01-11

[WHY] When it comes to covering up, more is more for Korean beachgoers

It’s common sense to show some skin at the beach — whether it's to catch some sun or take a dip in the ocean. However, in Korea, locals take a much different approach. Visit a beach or water park in the country and there will be a significant...

2022-08-12