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'SWIM' Claims 7th No. 1 on Billboard Global (Excl. US) — 10th Consecutive Week on Hot 100

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In the Billboard chart cycle dated May 30, 2026, BTS's 'SWIM' reaches No. 1 on the Billboard Global (Excl. US) chart for a seventh time in the 2026 calendar year — including three consecutive weeks at the top — confirmed by Starnews Korea and The Asia Business Daily on May 28–29. The achievement extends BTS's own annual record for most No. 1 weeks on that chart in a single calendar year, surpassing Taylor Swift's previous mark the week prior. Simultaneously, 'SWIM' ranks No. 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 in its 10th consecutive charting week — an all-time K-pop record on that survey — and No. 10 on the Billboard Global 200. All 13 of ARIRANG's vocal tracks remain on Billboard's global charts for a ninth consecutive week, representing the longest sustained K-pop album global chart run in chart history. The chart data publishes as BTS concludes the Las Vegas leg of the ARIRANG World Tour (May 23–28, four sold-out nights at Allegiant Stadium, ~260,000 fans) and enters a travel period heading to South Korea ahead of their Busan Asiad Main Stadium debut-anniversary shows on June 12–13.

BTS 'SWIM' tops Billboard Global (Excl. US) for a 7th time in 2026 — 10th consecutive Hot 100 charting week — May 29, 2026
BTS 'SWIM' tops Billboard Global (Excl. US) for a 7th time in 2026 — 10th consecutive Hot 100 charting week — May 29, 2026 — Starnews Korea