The "BTS Phenomenon" Continues: ‘SWIM’ Dominates Billboard Charts for Second Week

According to the latest Billboard preview released on April 7, 2026, the group’s sensational new single, “SWIM,” has secured the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated April 11.

After debuting at the summit (No. 1) on the April 4 chart, “SWIM” has proven it isn't just a flash-in-the-pan hit, demonstrating massive public appeal and sustained streaming momentum across the United States.

A Triple Crown on Global Charts

While the Hot 100 tracks U.S. performance, BTS’s dominance on the international stage remains absolute. “SWIM” successfully defended its No. 1 position on three major charts for the second week in a row:

Billboard Global 200

Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.)

Digital Song Sales

The numbers behind this achievement are staggering. In the tracking period from March 27 to April 2, “SWIM” amassed 106.3 million streams and 114,000 downloads globally. Even when excluding U.S. data, the track garnered 91.7 million streams and 46,000 downloads, showcasing a perfectly balanced performance across all consumption formats.

The ‘ARIRANG’ Album Invasion

The success of the lead single has triggered a "halo effect" for the rest of their new album, ‘ARIRANG.’ For the first time in history for a Korean act, the album has held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 (Main Album Chart) for two consecutive weeks.

The b-sides are also fighting for chart territory:

“Body to Body” maintained its strong No. 2 position on both Global charts.

“Hooligan” (No. 5), “FYA” (No. 6), “NORMAL” (No. 7), and “2.0” (No. 8) all stayed within the Top 10 of the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart, effectively turning the ranking into a BTS tracklist.

European and Digital Conquest

Beyond the Atlantic, the "SWIM" wave is crashing into Europe. The track remained at No. 5 on the UK Official Singles Chart and No. 3 on Germany’s Official Music Charts (Offizielle Deutsche Charts). Meanwhile, on digital platforms, the song reigned supreme on the YouTube Music Weekly Chart for a second week, totaling over 52.6 million plays.

BTS’s performance with “SWIM” and the ‘ARIRANG’ album marks a critical evolution in their career: the transition from "Fan-Driven Debuts" to "Public-Driven Longevity." In 2026, many predicted that the group's hiatus-era individual projects might dilute their collective brand, but the opposite has occurred. By holding the No. 2 spot on the Hot 100 in its second week, BTS is showing "long-tail" streaming stability usually reserved for Western titans like Taylor Swift or Drake.