BTS 'SWIM', 17th Week on U.S. Billboard Hot 100

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BTS's "Arirang" continues to enjoy solid popularity on the main U.S. Billboard chart.

According to the latest chart released by U.S. music specialty outlet Billboard on the 21st (dated July 25), BTS's fifth full album "Arirang" (ARIRANG) ranked No. 26 on the main album chart, Billboard 200. The title track "SWIM" reached No. 100 on the main song chart, Hot 100. This matches the record of 17 weeks on the chart set by BTS and Coldplay's collaborative track "My Universe." Given that it stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the group's major hit songs, attention is focused on how far "SWIM"'s upward momentum will extend.

"SWIM" held the No. 2 spot for seven consecutive weeks in the Global (excluding U.S.) chart and maintained a top-five position for 17 weeks straight. The song previously reached the summit for the eighth time overall on the June 6 chart, setting a new record for the most number-one hits among songs released in 2026. This achievement matches BTS's all-time longest run at No. 1 held by their mega-hit "Dynamite." Album tracks also continue to enjoy steady popularity. "Body to Body" (No. 87), "2.0" (No. 92), "Hooligan" (No. 96), "FYA" (No. 154), "NORMAL" (No. 156), "Like Animals" (No. 181), "they don't know 'bout us" (No. 182), and "SWIM" together accounted for eight tracks remaining on the chart for 17 consecutive weeks. Notably, "NORMAL" climbed seven positions compared to Jeonju. With additional releases including a Korean version and an instrumental released on the 17th, further ranking improvements are anticipated. The new song "Come Over" appeared on the Global 200 at No. 170 and on Global (excluding U.S.) at No. 94 for five consecutive weeks.

Strong performances across various sub-charts also stand out. "SWIM" reached No. 19 on Adult Contemporary. "Arirang" ranked No. 12 on Top Album Sales, No. 38 on Top Streaming Albums, and No. 19 on Vinyl Albums.

Meanwhile, BTS appeared on the halftime show stage of the 2026 FIFA North America Cup™ final on the 19th (local time). As co-headliners alongside legendary pop stars such as Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber, the group drew worldwide attention. Igniting the venue with their mega-hit "Dynamite," they marked a symbolic page in sports history.

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