[talk] With 3.45 million pre-saves, isn't the game already finished before release?

BTS 5th regular album ARIRANG This Spotify Countdown chart has been number one globally for five consecutive weeks. It's not just anticipation; it's almost a celebratory mood. Since the chart is calculated based on pre-orders, it means listeners around the world are lining up, ready to listen as soon as it's released.

The platform Spotify This is also symbolic. With this level of pre-saves on the world's largest music platform, it feels like a streaming explosion is almost certain to occur immediately after release.

Released on March 20th, in Seoul the following day Gwanghwamun Square Comeback live in , and Netflix Even the live broadcast… the scale is on par with the World Cup opening ceremony.

With 3.45 million pre-saves, it's already a historic starting point.
Now all that remains is to see how far the record will extend after its release... Judging by the atmosphere, it seems like it's only a matter of time before another history is made.