BTS 'SWIM' Tops U.S. Billboard 'Global' Chart for the 8th Time, Extending Longest No. 1 Run of the Year

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BTS (BTS·RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook) recorded four consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 'Global (excluding U.S.)' chart with 'SWIM'.

According to the latest chart dated June 6, the title track 'SWIM' from the fifth full album 'Arirang' claimed its eighth No. 1 position, extending the record for the most No. 1 hits in 2026. This ties the all-time record for the longest consecutive weeks at No. 1 held by 'Dynamite'. BTS now holds a total of eight No. 1 songs on this chart.

'SWIM' also reached No. 4 on the 'Global 200', No. 44 on the 'Hot 100', No. 17 on 'Adult Contemporary', No. 13 on 'Pop Airplay', No. 18 on 'Adult Pop Airplay', and No. 25 on 'Radio Songs'. All 13 tracks from the new album charted for 10 consecutive weeks.

'Arirang' maintained its position in the top 10 on the 'Billboard 200' for 10 consecutive weeks, finishing at No. 9. It also ranked No. 4 on 'Top Album Sales', No. 18 on 'Top Streaming Albums', and No. 6 on 'Vinyl Albums'. 'MIC Drop' re-entered the 'World Digital Song Sales' chart, marking its 164th week on the chart overall.

BTS is scheduled to perform at the '2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival' at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, U.S., on September 18. The festival will be broadcast live via more than 150 iHeartMedia radio stations across the United States and will also be available for live streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. Previously, they won the 'Artist of the Year' award at the American Music Awards. From June 12 to 13, they will hold 'BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN BUSAN' at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium.

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