K-pop sensation BTS maintained its impressive dominance on the US charts this week, with the lead single “Swim” from their fifth studio album “Arirang” marking its 12th consecutive week on Billboard’s highly coveted Hot 100 chart.
As per Billboard’s latest official charts updated June 20, “Swim” secured the No. 43 spot on the Hot 100, while the full album, “Arirang,” achieved a strong No. 11 position on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
Demonstrating its remarkable global reach, the single “Swim” also maintained a powerful presence on Billboard’s Global Excl. US chart, claiming the No. 2 spot. Over an impressive 12-week run, “Swim” has consistently alternated between the No. 1 and No. 2 positions on this chart, undeniably highlighting its enduring worldwide popularity.
Earlier in June, the blockbuster track achieved a historic eighth No. 1 ranking on the Global Excl. US chart, setting an unprecedented record for songs released in 2026. This monumental achievement also saw BTS tie their own chart-topping record previously held by their global hit “Dynamite” for the most weeks spent at the pinnacle of the chart.
Beyond its success on the Hot 100, “Swim” showcased its ubiquitous presence across various Billboard radio charts, landing at No. 13 on Pop Airplay, No. 16 on Adult Contemporary, and No. 24 on Adult Pop Airplay, proving its broad appeal.
The acclaimed album “Arirang” sustained its robust performance across Billboard’s comprehensive album rankings, securing the No. 7 spot on Top Album Sales, No. 22 on Top Streaming Albums, and a strong No. 16 on Vinyl Albums, reflecting its widespread demand across different formats.
Furthermore, the group’s extensive discography continued to demonstrate its enduring legacy on Billboard’s World Albums chart. BTS proudly charted three albums, spearheaded by their monumental 2022 anthology album “Proof,” which impressively extended its chart run to 209 weeks at No. 8. Their acclaimed Japanese album, “Map of the Soul: 7 — The Journey,” held the No. 17 position, and the beloved “Love Yourself: ‘Tear’” rounded out their presence at No. 25.
In other exciting news, BTS’ highly anticipated newly released track, “Come Over” — unveiled on streaming platforms on June 12 as a special part of the group’s annual “BTS Festa” celebration — overwhelmingly topped Billboard’s weekly fan-voted poll for new music. It garnered an impressive 86 percent of the votes, outperforming new releases from prominent artists including Olivia Rodrigo, Charles Wesley Godwin, Jack White, and Bebe Rexha.
The new track made an instant global impact, debuting impressively at No. 11 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global chart on June 12, and maintaining a strong presence by ranking No. 22 on the June 15 chart.
Following their successful two-day Busan concerts on June 12 and 13, BTS’ electrifying “Arirang” tour is set to continue its European leg, with highly anticipated stops in major cities including Madrid, Brussels, London, Munich, and Paris. Furthermore, on July 19, BTS will make history as one of the esteemed headliners for the spectacular halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, sharing the stage with global icons Madonna and Shakira.
