BTS Achieves New Milestone with SWIM, Ties Record for Longest-Running No. 1
BTS Continues to Dominate Global Charts
BTS is once again proving their global influence with their latest single, SWIM, which has now achieved a remarkable feat by remaining at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for eight consecutive weeks. This accomplishment ties it with the band's previous hit, Dynamite, which set the record in 2020. SWIM now shares the title of the longest-running No. 1 song in BTS' history on this chart, which reflects music consumption outside the U.S. With this achievement, BTS has accumulated eight No. 1 hits, the highest of any artist since the chart's launch in 2020, significantly outpacing Blackpink, Bad Bunny, and Taylor Swift, who each have four No. 1s.
As BTS embarks on their ongoing ARIRANG World Tour, the return of all seven members—RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—marks a significant moment in music history, particularly highlighted by the scale of their North American tour.
SWIM's Record-Breaking Performance
BTS' Longest-Running No. 1 on Global Excl. U.S.
SWIM's success comes during BTS' comeback era following the release of their ARIRANG album. Recent chart data indicates that the song achieved approximately 2,000 sales and 41.8 million streams outside the U.S. during the tracking week. Although streaming numbers saw a slight decline, the song maintained enough momentum to hold its No. 1 position. With this latest achievement, SWIM has become BTS' longest-leading song on the Global Excl. U.S. chart, surpassing other major hits like Butter, which held the top spot for five weeks, and Life Goes On, among others.
SWIM's Impact on Billboard Global 200
Back on Billboard Global 200
SWIM's success extends beyond just one chart, as it has also made a return to the top five on the Billboard Global 200, climbing from No. 10 to No. 4. This resurgence in popularity, months after its release, showcases the song's enduring appeal. The impressive chart performance coincides with BTS' highly successful ARIRANG World Tour, where they have been filling stadiums across multiple continents, further solidifying their status in the global music scene.
SWIM Faces Competition on the Charts
SWIM Poses Strong Challenge to Other Entries
Despite its success, the competition on the charts remains intense. Janice STFU has held the No. 1 position on the Billboard Global 200 for two consecutive weeks, marking its first multi-week reign. Olivia Rodrigo has also made a notable entry with her new song, The Cure, debuting in the top five across both global charts. However, for BTS, the spotlight remains on SWIM, which has now matched the eight-week record set by Dynamite. Fans are eagerly watching to see if SWIM can continue its momentum and become the longest-running global chart-topper in BTS' career, surpassing Dynamite. Notably, SWIM recently won the Song of the Summer at the 52nd American Music Awards 2026.