BTS 'Swim' dips one spot to No. 2 on Billboard Hot 100

'Swim,' the lead track from BTS's fifth studio album 'Arirang,' has slipped one spot to No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The upbeat alternative pop song trails Ella Langley's chart-topper 'Choosin' Texas' for the week of April 11.

"Swim," the lead track from BTS's fifth studio album "Arirang," fell one spot to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, behind Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas." The ranking comes from a Billboard preview released on Monday U.S. time for the week of April 11.

Meanwhile, the 14-track album "Arirang" held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 for a second consecutive week, marking a first for any K-pop act.

"Arirang" explores BTS's identity as a group that began in Korea and the universal emotions its members have faced. "Swim" is an upbeat alternative pop song about navigating life's challenges, with lyrics co-written by the group's frontman, RM.

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K-pop supergroup BTS debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 'Swim,' securing their seventh chart-topper. The upbeat track leads their fifth studio album 'Arirang,' which also topped the Billboard 200. The achievement follows a nearly four-year hiatus from group activities.

'SWIM,' the lead track from BTS's fifth studio album 'ARIRANG,' has fallen to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song led digital song sales for the third straight week with 24,000 downloads sold. Meanwhile, the 14-track album has topped the Billboard 200 for three consecutive weeks, a historic feat for a K-pop act.

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K-pop group BTS's 'Swim' placed at No. 10 on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart in its fourth week, after debuting at No. 1. The lead track from the group's fifth studio album 'Arirang' fell five places from No. 5 the previous week, according to Billboard.

Following its March 20 release, BTS's 'Arirang' topped Billboard's weekly fan-voted poll for favorite new music with 94% of votes, outperforming singles from Niall Horan, Lizzo, and others.

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BTS released its fifth studio album 'Arirang' on March 20, 2026, following the tracklist reveal earlier this month. The 14-track record, created during a two-month reunion in Los Angeles, explores themes of yearning and love ahead of a free comeback concert in Seoul on March 21. Leader RM's recent ankle injury will limit his performance.

BTS launched its global ARIRANG world tour on April 9 at Goyang Stadium in South Korea, performing a 23-song setlist for thousands of fans. The group, featuring RM, j-hope, Jin, SUGA, V, Jung Kook and Jimin, delivered tracks from the new album alongside past hits like 'Dynamite' and 'Butter'. Jin shared his excitement on Weverse after the show.

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BTS has revealed the 14-song tracklist for their upcoming album Arirang, set for release on March 20, 2026. The album features collaborations with producers including Diplo, Kevin Parker, and JPEGMAFIA. It marks the group's first full album since 2020's Be.

 

 

 

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