BTS Tops Billboard Global Chart again with ‘Swim,’ extends reign with fourth consecutive No. 1

03 Jun 2026, 15:52 by K-Soul · allkpop

BTS has once again made history on the global charts.

According to the latest Billboard chart dated June 6, BTS ranked No. 1 on the 'Global Excl. U.S.' chart with "Swim," the title track from their fifth full-length album 'Arirang.' The song has now maintained the top spot for four consecutive weeks.

The achievement marks the group’s longest-running No. 1 song of the year. BTS has now topped the chart a total of eight times, tying their own record previously set by their 2020 hit "Dynamite."

“Swim” also climbed to No. 4 on the “Global 200” chart, rising six spots from the previous week. The track additionally charted on several Billboard rankings, including the “Hot 100” at No. 44, “Adult Contemporary” at No. 17, “Pop Airplay” at No. 13, “Adult Pop Airplay” at No. 18, and “Radio Songs” at No. 25.

The group also continued its strong performance on album charts. Arirang landed at No. 9 on the main album chart, the “Billboard 200,” extending its stay in the Top 10 for 10 consecutive weeks. The album also remained high on detailed charts such as “Top Album Sales” and “Top Streaming Albums.”

BTS is set to continue its global activities with an appearance at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival, which will take place on September 18 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The group joins a lineup featuring major artists, including Snoop Dogg and Cardi B.

Meanwhile, BTS will hold their Arirang world tour concerts on June 12 and 13 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium, where they are expected to celebrate their 13th anniversary with ARMY fans in South Korea.

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