BTS 'SWIM' Enters U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for 12th Consecutive Week... 'Global Mega Hit'

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BTS (BTS·RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook) shone with global popularity by entering the U.S. Billboard main chart for the 12th week with 'SWIM'. According to the latest chart released on June 16 by U.S. music specialty outlet Billboard (dated June 20), the title track 'SWIM' from their fifth full album 'Arirang' reached No. 43 on the Hot 100. 'Arirang' also recorded No. 11 on the Billboard 200.

'SWIM' claimed No. 2 on the Global (excluding U.S.) chart, alternating between No. 1 and No. 2 over 12 weeks. The song achieved its eighth No. 1 overall on the chart dated June 6, setting a new record for the most No. 1 hits among songs released in 2026. This ties the all-time record for the longest consecutive run at No. 1 held by 'Dynamite'. All 13 tracks from the album also entered the chart for 12 consecutive weeks. 'Arirang' recorded No. 7 on Top Album Sales, No. 22 on Top Streaming Albums, and No. 16 on Vinyl Albums.

BTS placed a total of three albums on the World Albums chart. 'Proof', released in 2022, remained on the chart for its 209th week at No. 8. The Japanese full album 'MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 ~ THE JOURNEY ~' reached No. 17, and the full album 'LOVE YOURSELF 'Tear'' reached No. 25.

The new single 'Come Over', released on June 12, secured first place in Billboard's weekly new song popularity vote with 86% of the votes. The song entered the Spotify 'Daily Top Songs Global' chart at No. 11 on the June 12 edition and dropped to No. 22 on the the 15th edition.

BTS will headline the halftime show of the '2026 FIFA North, Central America and Caribbean Cup™' final, scheduled for July 19. In a Billboard survey titled 'Most Anticipated Performance Artist for the 2026 FIFA World Cup' chosen by fans, the group received over 8 million votes, capturing more than 50% of the total votes.

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