BTS’ ‘Swim’ Tops Hot 100 Chart with Debut at No. 1
BTS has made a significant impact on the music scene with their latest single, “Swim,” debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. This marks the group’s seventh number-one hit and their first since 2021, followed by a hiatus in 2022. “Swim” is part of the album ARIRANG, BTS’ first studio release since 2020.
BTS’ Record-Breaking Chart Performance
With the release of “Swim,” BTS secures its position as the group with the most No. 1 hits on the Hot 100, having achieved this milestone since their first chart-topper in October 2020. They now tie for the most No. 1s among groups in nearly half a century, alongside the Bee Gees. Only the Beatles, Supremes, and Rolling Stones have more chart-toppers than BTS.
Chart Metrics and Sales Figures
“Swim” is officially the 1,190th No. 1 in Hot 100 history and the 89th song to debut atop the chart. The track, released on March 20, 2026, garnered impressive figures:
- 15.3 million official streams
- 25.8 million radio airplay impressions
- 154,000 combined digital and physical single sales
The physical sales included two versions of the single, one of which featured an instrumental version. The digital sales comprised multiple variants, including one for each BTS member.
Promotion and Appearances
BTS promoted “Swim” through various platforms, including a Netflix special titled BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE on March 21. They also performed the song on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on March 25 and March 26.
BTS’ No. 1 Hits Overview
This release adds to BTS’ illustrious list of No. 1 hits:
- “Swim” – April 4, 2026
- “My Universe” (with Coldplay) – October 9, 2021
- “Permission To Dance” – July 24, 2021
- “Butter” – June 5, 2021 (10 weeks)
- “Life Goes On” – December 5, 2020
- “Savage Love” (with Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo) – October 17, 2020
- “Dynamite” – September 5, 2020 (3 weeks)
“Swim” is BTS’ sixth track to debut at No. 1 on the Hot 100, further solidifying their status as music industry leaders.
Weekly Hot 100 Recap
This week, Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has dropped to No. 2 after a four-week reign. Other notable performances include Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need” at No. 3 and Bruno Mars’ “I Just Might” at No. 4.
The Hot 100 chart combines streaming, radio airplay, and sales metrics. These rankings will refresh on Billboard.com on March 31, 2026. For more updates, please follow El-Balad.
