Global K-pop sensation BTS has triumphantly reclaimed the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Global Excl. US chart with their hit single “Swim,” according to the latest chart updates dated May 16. This marks a swift return to the top position after a brief stint one rung below.
“Swim,” the powerful lead single from BTS’s highly anticipated fifth studio album, “Arirang,” also showcased impressive performance on other key Billboard charts. The track secured the No. 2 position on the Global 200 and climbed two significant spots to No. 30 on the prestigious Hot 100, extending its remarkable run on the main songs chart to seven consecutive weeks.
The critically acclaimed album “Arirang” continues its strong chart presence, settling at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 after a slight two-rung descent. The album has maintained an impressive streak within the top 10 for seven straight weeks, including a dominant three weeks at the pinnacle of the ranking.
In additional news, BTS member Jungkook’s solo track “My Time” has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 300 million streams on Spotify. This makes “My Time” his tenth solo single to reach this impressive streaming figure. Co-written by the artist, this fan-favorite track is featured on BTS’s critically acclaimed fourth studio album from 2020, “Map of the Soul: 7,” and previously made its mark at No. 84 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.
