BTS’ ‘Swim’ Tops Billboard Global Charts at No. 1 Debut
BTS has made an impressive return to the music scene with their new single “Swim,” debuting at No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts. This marks the group’s record-extending eighth consecutive No. 1 on each ranking.
BTS Dominates the Global Charts
“Swim” is the lead single from BTS’ first studio album since 2020, titled ARIRANG. This album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, further establishing the group’s global impact.
Historic Achievements
- BTS claims the top nine spots on the Global 200.
- This achievement ties them with Taylor Swift for the most top 10s in a single week.
- Swift previously held the record with her album, The Tortured Poets Department, launching at Nos. 1-9 on May 4, 2024.
- On the Global Excl. U.S. chart, BTS became the first act to occupy the entire top 10 and top 13 with ARIRANG tracks.
- Bad Bunny had also dominated the top three simultaneously earlier this February.
Top Tracks from ARIRANG
Here are BTS’ songs ranking from No. 1 to No. 9 on the latest Global 200, along with their worldwide streaming and sales totals for the week ending March 26, following ARIRANG’s release:
| Rank | Song Title | Streams (Million) | Sales (Thousands) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swim | 108.8 | 221 |
| 2 | Body to Body | 65 | 35 |
| 3 | Hooligan | 50.2 | 21 |
| 4 | FYA | 48.2 | 20 |
| 5 | Normal | 45.8 | 21 |
| 6 | Aliens | 44.2 | 19 |
| 7 | Like Animals | 43.3 | 20 |
| 8 | 2.0 | 42.8 | 18 |
| 9 | Merry Go Round | 40.7 | 17 |
The highest entry on the Global 200 that is not by BTS is PinkPantheress’ “Stateside,” featuring Zara Larsson. Meanwhile, BTS has nearly doubled its presence, holding a total of 20 top 10s on the Global 200 and 21 on Global Excl. U.S., both of which are the most for any group.
Future Chart Updates
The Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts, compiled by Luminate, use a weighted formula based on global streaming and sales data. The next update will occur on March 31, 2026. For more chart news, fans can follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on social media.
