BTS Make History With “SWIM” No.1 and Unprecedented Billboard All-Kill

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Quick Glance

BTS's latest hit showcases their unmatched global influence and record-breaking achievements.

• BTS earns their seventh No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 with 'SWIM'.
• ARIRANG achieves historic 'Billboard All-Kill', dominating multiple charts simultaneously.
• BTS becomes first to occupy all Top 10 spots on Billboard Global Excl. U.S.

Global music milestones continue to be reshaped as BTS reach new heights with their latest comeback. On March 31 (KST), their title track “SWIM” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, earning the group their seventh chart-topping hit in the United States. This achievement highlights their enduring popularity and influence in a highly competitive international music scene.

The success of “SWIM” is only part of a much larger accomplishment. BTS’s fifth studio album, ARIRANG, achieved a historic “Billboard All-Kill” by simultaneously leading every major Billboard chart in a single week. These include the Hot 100, Billboard 200, Artist 100, Global 200, and Global Excl. U.S., Digital Song Sales, World Digital Song Sales, Top Album Sales, and Vinyl Albums. This feat has never been recorded by any Asian artist, underscoring the group’s unmatched global presence.

BTS Dominates Global Charts with Historic Records and Unmatched Worldwide Streaming Power

On a worldwide scale, BTS continues to break barriers. They became the first act in history to occupy all Top 10 spots on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, reflecting extraordinary streaming power across multiple regions. Additionally, they now hold the record for the most No. 1 songs in Billboard Global 200 history with eight hits, surpassing leading artists such as Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and Ariana Grande.

BTS also matched a rare milestone by becoming one of only two acts, alongside Taylor Swift, to place nine songs simultaneously in the Top 10 of the Billboard Global 200. In the United States, ARIRANG further demonstrated its impact by placing 13 tracks on the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time, a number that exceeds the total chart entries of many K-pop artists throughout their careers.

ARIRANG Comeback Showcases BTS Global Dominance Through Sales, Streaming and Cultural Impact

Released on March 20, 2026, ARIRANG marks BTS’s first full-group comeback in four years since Proof. The 14-track album features collaborations with producers such as Ryan Tedder, Diplo, and Kevin Parker, blending modern pop and hip-hop elements that contributed to its immediate global appeal.

The album’s commercial performance was equally impressive. It recorded the highest first-day Spotify streams for a K-pop album, with all tracks occupying the platform’s Global Daily Top 14. It also reached No. 1 on iTunes in over 100 regions and topped Apple Music charts worldwide. In South Korea, the album sold nearly 4 million copies on its first day, setting new records.

Beyond music charts, BTS’s cultural reach remains significant. Their free concert in Seoul attracted millions of viewers globally, while their documentary release expanded their influence further. Despite mixed critical opinions, BTS continues to stand at the forefront of the global music industry.