HYBE Debunks Fabricated BTS Streaming Data, Warns of Legal Action Against Misinformation

On April 3, 2026, a fabricated image spread on social media platform X and online forums claiming that 'SWIM' — ARIRANG's lead single — recorded only 5,198 daily Spotify streams as of April 1. HYBE issued an official statement confirming the data was entirely fabricated, noting that SWIM's actual daily streams remained in the tens of millions. HYBE stated it would pursue legal action against those spreading false information. Fans celebrated HYBE's protective stance, with hashtags demanding action trending globally.