[Sports Seoul, Journalist Shin Hyeyeon] Group BTS has revealed theirthoughts via their company in regards to the report that they have ranked 1ston America’s Billboard 200 as the first Korean singer to do so.

On the 28th, BTS’ company Big Hit Entertainment delivered the thoughts of BTS, who ranked 1ston America’s Billboard 200.

RM: “There were many things to be said, but when I did in fact hear the news of being 1st on the Billboard 200, it didn’t feel real at all. Today I will be very joyful with BTS and tomorrow we will concentrate again on our album production and promotions.”And, “I want to thank all the ARMY all over the world. I love you and we will become a better BTS.”

Jin: “Thank you to all those who listened to our music. Because ARMY exists, we were able to do music, and because you gave us your strength, we were able to be 1st on the Billboard 200.It’s a glory to be able to be 1st with an album in Korean, and it would be good if more people would be interested in not just BTS, but Korean culture.”

Suga: “I had said that I wanted us to be first on the Billboard 200, and it really is glorious that it came true. I want to first thank all our ARMY. We will respond through even better music that befits our place.”

JHope: “I’m joyful that we could be 1st on the Billboard 200 that I had only considered in my dreams. It’s fascinating that our album sits on top of albums by world-famous artists. I would like to thank all our fans who made this 1st place possible with an earnest heart. I want to rejoice in this good news with my members, who worked hard.”

Jimin: “So many unbelievable events are happening consecutively. I can’t even believe we had our comeback at the Billboard Music Awards, and to also be 1st on the Billboard 200 is shocking. More than anything else, I sincerely thank the fans who cheer for us and love us.” And “I want to express my thanks to the members who have worked hard together until now.”

V: “I think it’s thanks to ARMY that we have grown wings and flown to 1st on the BIllboard 200. I seriously can’t judge where they’ll allow us to fly to. I’m truly so thankful and we will become a BTS that makes them proud.”

Jungkook: “It’s even more meaningful to be able to be 1st on Billboard 200 with a full album. Though there is a burden that grows as we win at the BBMAs and at the Billboard Charts too, we won’t reject this and work even harder to dream bigger things.”

Also, America’s Billboard reported on the 27ththrough a news column that BTS’ new album Love Yourself 轉 ‘Tear’ ranked 1ston the Billboard 200 for the first time as a Korean singer.

Reporter Shin Hyesun

Photo: Reporter Kim Dohoon

Source: Sports Seoul by Shin Hyesun, 28th May 2018

Congratulations boys! And as always, a thanks to all the staff behind the scenes who made this possible. It’s a good day.

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