'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.