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BTS has simultaneously topped Billboard’s main album and singles charts with their fifth full-length album ARIRANG and its title track “SWIM.”

Billboard announced on March 30 that “SWIM” reached No.1 on the Hot 100, marking BTS’s seventh chart-topping single. Since becoming the first K-pop act to top the chart with “Dynamite” in 2020, the group has continued its streak with hits such as “Butter,” “Permission to Dance,” and “My Universe.”

During the tracking period, “SWIM” recorded 15.3 million streams, 15.3 million in airplay audience impressions, and combined sales of 154,000 units across digital and physical formats.

With this achievement, BTS now ranks among the groups with the most No.1 hits in Hot 100 history, following legendary acts such as The Beatles, The Supremes, Bee Gees, and The Rolling Stones.

The milestone underscores BTS’s sustained global influence beyond cumulative records.

The achievement is particularly significant as BTS topped both the Billboard 200 with ARIRANG and the Hot 100 with “SWIM” at the same time.

They also became the first group to debut at No.1 on both charts more than once, setting a new benchmark in chart history.

The success extended globally. “SWIM” ranked No.1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and the Global Excl. U.S. charts dated April 4, marking BTS’s eighth No.1 on those charts and extending their own record.

According to Luminate, the track recorded 108.8 million global streams and 221,000 sales worldwide, demonstrating strong and balanced performance across all metrics.

The album’s dominance was also evident, with multiple tracks from ARIRANG charting high on global rankings. Notably, the group filled positions No.1 through No.10 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart--an unprecedented feat.

Musically, “SWIM” is an alternative pop track conveying a message of perseverance through life’s flow. RM led the songwriting, focusing on attitudes toward life, while blending old-school drums with lo-fi synthesizers, bass, and guitar to create a dense sound.

Billboard noted that “SWIM” is the first song with the word “swim” in its title to reach No.1 on the Hot 100, adding symbolic significance to its success.

Beyond chart performance, the achievement highlights BTS’s continued dominance in the global music market. To date, the only Korean artists to reach No.1 on the Hot 100 are BTS and its members Jimin and Jungkook.

Ultimately, this accomplishment goes beyond a single hit, demonstrating how a unified project can exert widespread influence across the global music industry. BTS once again proved that they are not just record-breaking artists, but trendsetters redefining industry standards.