BTS' 'SWIM' Continues Strong Billboard Run for 12 Consecutive Weeks

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BTS continues to dominate global music charts as their hit track "SWIM" marks 12 consecutive weeks on Billboard rankings, reinforcing the group's steady international popularity.

According to Billboard's latest chart dated June 20, "SWIM," the title track from BTS' fifth full-length album ARIRANG, landed at No. 43 on the Hot 100, AllKPop reported. The album itself held firm at No. 11 on the Billboard 200, showing strong performance across both song and album categories.

The momentum has not slowed for the group's streaming success. "SWIM" remained at No. 2 on the Global Excl.US chart for a 12th straight week, consistently staying near the top since its release.

The track also reached No. 1 on the same chart multiple times earlier this year, tying BTS' previous record set by "Dynamite" for sustained chart leadership.

Beyond the main charts, BTS' music continues to reach a wide audience across different formats. "SWIM" appeared on several Billboard sub-charts, including Adult Contemporary, Pop Airplay, and Adult Pop Airplay, showing its appeal across different age groups and radio formats.

BTS' Older Albums Still Charting Globally

The ARIRANG album also posted strong results overall, ranking No. 7 on Top Album Sales, No. 22 on Top Streaming Albums, and No. 16 on Vinyl Albums.

Every track from the album has reportedly stayed on charts for 12 straight weeks, reflecting steady listener engagement. Adding to the group's chart presence, BTS' older releases are also still performing globally.

According to TheChosun, their 2022 anthology album Proof stayed at No. 8 on the World Albums chart, extending its chart run to 209 weeks.

Meanwhile, MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 ~ THE JOURNEY ~ and LOVE YOURSELF 轉 'Tear' also continued to appear in the rankings.

A newer release, "Come Over," has also gained strong attention. The track recently topped Billboard's weekly fan-voted new music poll with 86% of the vote, beating out several international artists. It also entered Spotify's Global Daily Top Songs chart and quickly climbed within days of release.

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