BTS has added another major achievement to their ARIRANG album era. The music video for “Hooligan” officially crossed 100 million views on YouTube on October 14, 2026, at approximately 6:41 a.m. KST, according to the group’s label BigHit Music . This makes “Hooligan” the third music video from the album to reach this milestone, following the title track “SWIM” and the B-side “2.0”.
The “Hooligan” music video was first released on April 8, 2026, at midnight KST . From its release to hitting the 100 million mark, it took just over six months and six days . The steady accumulation of views over this period shows that interest in the track has continued well beyond the initial release window, rather than being concentrated in the first few weeks.
What Is the Song Hooligan About
“Hooligan” is an alternative hip-hop track from BTS’s fifth studio album, ARIRANG, which was released on March 20, 2026 . The song was co-written by members RM, j-hope, and SUGA . It features a heavy 808 bass, the sound of clashing blades, and string melodies that give it a raw, high-energy feel .
The track’s lyrics reflect the group’s journey of carving their own path on the global stage . “Hooligan” also served as the opening song for BTS’s ARIRANG world tour, setting an intense tone for the concerts.
The music video for “Hooligan” stands out for its dark, dystopian visuals. The members appear in all-black outfits against bleak landscapes filled with fog and dust . A striking contrast is created between mossy grey spaces and bright red sets . One memorable moment features RM performing with a skeleton-shaped mic stand . The choreography involves the seven members dancing with a large group of backup dancers, amplifying the song’s forceful energy .
The Other ARIRANG Music Videos That Reached 100 Million
“SWIM”, the title track of ARIRANG, was the first music video from the album to hit 100 million views. It reached the milestone on April 15, 2026, at around 1 p.m. KST . The video was filmed in Lisbon and shows the members navigating the sea . “SWIM” became the first K-pop music video of 2026 to achieve this feat .
The second music video from the album to reach the mark was “2.0”. It crossed 100 million views on May 26, 2026, at approximately 3 p.m. KST . “2.0” was noted as the only B-side track and the fourth overall K-pop music video of 2026 to reach 100 million views .
The fact that three music videos from the same album have each surpassed 100 million views indicates that listeners are engaging with multiple tracks from ARIRANG, not just the lead single .
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The Album ARIRANG Continues to Set Records
The success of “Hooligan” comes alongside other significant achievements for the ARIRANG album. As of October 14, 2026, ARIRANG surpassed 5 billion streams on Spotify . This makes it the most-streamed album released in 2026 on the platform . The album registered 2 billion more streams than the runner-up, Olivia Rodrigo’s third studio album .
On the Billboard 200 chart dated October 17, 2026, ARIRANG ranked at No. 43, marking its 29th consecutive week on the chart . The album first entered the chart at No. 1 in April 2026 . The title track “SWIM” also maintained a strong presence on Billboard’s Global 200 at No. 27 and Global (Excluding U.S.) at No. 8 .
“Hooligan” itself entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 35 in April 2026 and remained on the chart for four weeks .
BTS ARIRANG World Tour Is Underway
The ARIRANG world tour is currently in progress. The tour kicked off with three performances at Goyang Stadium in South Korea . The trek is scheduled to run through March 2027, with stops in North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and other parts of Asia .
A notable upcoming leg includes three shows at Estádio MorumBIS in São Paulo, Brazil, on October 28, 30, and 31, 2026 . Live Nation has issued official guidelines for the Brazil shows, stating that streets around the stadium will be blocked and only ticket holders will be allowed through security perimeters .
BTS consists of seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook . ARIRANG is their first full-group release since all members completed their mandatory military service .
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