BTS's 'Swim' Holds No. 1 on Billboard Global 200 for Third Week Amid 'Arirang' Chart Dominance

The lead single 'Swim' from BTS's chart-topping album 'Arirang' has held No. 1 on Billboard's Global 200 for a third consecutive week, also topping the Global Excl. U.S. chart and extending the group's record of eight No. 1s on each. Luminate data reflects strong global streams and sales for the April 3-9 tracking week.

'Swim,' the upbeat lead track from BTS's fifth studio album 'Arirang' — which has dominated the Billboard 200 for multiple weeks — remains at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 with 83.3 million streams (down 21%) and 44,000 downloads (down 61%), per Luminate. This marks the third week at the summit since debuting at No. 1, further solidifying BTS's chart records.

Dominic Fike's 'Babydoll' rose to No. 2, Tame Impala and JENNIE's 'Dracula' hit a new high at No. 3, Olivia Dean's 'Man I Need' advanced to No. 4, and PinkPantheress' 'Stateside' (featuring Zara Larsson) held No. 5. Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' surged 18-8, her first Global 200 entry and the 13th Hot Country Songs No. 1 to reach the global top 10.

On Global Excl. U.S., 'Swim' logged 72.2 million streams (down 21%) and 20,000 sales (down 56%). 'Dracula' jumped to No. 2, 'Babydoll' held No. 3, followed by additional BTS tracks 'Body to Body' at No. 4 and '2.0' rising to No. 5.

The April 18-dated charts, powered by Luminate, updated on Billboard.com April 14.

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BTS celebrates seventh Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 with 'Swim' from album 'Arirang', confetti and fans in background.
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BTS scores seventh No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 with 'Swim'

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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 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.

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'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.

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.

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BTS's fifth studio album 'Arirang', released March 20, topped Melon's Top 100 with lead track 'Swim' and sold over 4 million copies on day one. As the group prepares for their first full-group concert since military service at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21—announced last month with elaborate procession and production details—leader RM will limit choreography due to an ankle ligament injury from rehearsals. The free one-hour show admits 22,000 ticket holders but expects 260,000 in the area, with live Netflix streaming and bolstered security.

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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Ye's new album Bully debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart dated April 11, earning 152,000 equivalent album units. BTS's ARIRANG held the top spot for a second week with 187,000 units. The chart reflects data from the week ending April 2.

 

 

 

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