BTS Ties Exceptional Chart Record with “Swim,” Tying Long‑Running Performances
BTS’s “Swim” returns to the Adult Contemporary chart and marks twenty weeks on the ranking, linking it with “Dynamite” and “My Universe” as the group’s longest‑running singles. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — January 26: (L‑R) Jungkook, V, Suga, Jin, RM, Jimin and J‑Hope of BTS attended the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer‑Griffin/FilmMagic)
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BTS has largely paused promotion of its recent comeback album Arirang, the group’s flagship release of the spring season. The project generated a strong commercial response upon launch and revitalized the Grammy‑nominated act, lifting it back to No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Its title track “Swim” added another top‑five entry to the Billboard Hot 100, while the follow‑up “Normal” also achieved considerable popularity.
The earlier cut stands out as the sole BTS single currently represented on any Billboard chart. While enjoying a modest uptick, “Swim” now claims the longest run among the group’s singles.
BTS’s “Swim” Returns to One of Billboard’s Radio Chart
“Swim” reappears on a pivotal US radio list: the Adult Contemporary chart published by Billboard. The track lands at number 30 within the thirty‑song rotation.
Currently counting twenty consecutive weeks on the Adult Contemporary list, “Swim” ties BTS for the group’s longest remaining hit. The accomplishment mirrors performances by “Dynamite” and “My Universe”—both collaborative efforts with Coldplay. Remarkably, all three songs peaked at No. 16 on the same chart.
Just one other BTS recording has ever secured a platform on the Adult Contemporary list. “Butter,” launched in June 2021, reached a height of No. 25 the following month and remained there for ten weeks—exactly double the duration recorded for “Swim,” “My Universe” and “Dynamite.”
BTS shares the longest‑running K‑pop record with “Golden” from The KPop Demon Hunters, performed by Huntr/x along with Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami. The award‑winning anthem remains inside the top ten and will eventually celebrate a decade on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Two members of Blackpink also hold longer runs than BTS’s biggest hits. Lisa’s solo smash “Moonlit Floor (Kiss Me)” stayed at No. 27 over a quarter‑year, whereas Rosé’s Grammy‑nominee duet “Apt.” retained prominence for twenty‑three weeks.
BTS Ties One of the Longest K‑Pop Runs
At twenty weeks on the Adult Contemporary board, “Swim” matches BTS’s all‑time highs on the radio ladder, joining “Dynamite” and “My Universe” as the trio’s most persisting entries. Those three tracks share the distinction of hitting No. 16—a rare achievement within the adult contemporary sector.
The ongoing milestone belongs to “Golden” from The KPop Demon Hunters, a collaboration involving Huntr/x and singers Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami. Still resident in the top ten, the song will soon reach a full year on the Adult Contemporary rankings.
Two Blackpink members edge the group’s extended hits. Lisa’s “Moonlit Floor (Kiss Me)” commands twenty‑seven weeks on the same chart, while Rosé’s Grammy‑candidate “Apt.” sways for twenty‑three weeks.
BTS’s Arirang Moves in Different Directions on the Charts
Arirang remains listed on three of Billboard’s album tier catalogs this week, navigating diverse trajectories across each format. The complete album reaches No. 29 on the comprehensive album sales list, improves by seven slots to ascend to No. 18 on pure transaction metrics, and drops one position to occupy No. 43 on the worldwide streaming ranking.
Three BTS Releases Appear on the World Albums Chart
Although Arirang is absent from the World Albums ranking this week, three other BTS projects secure representation on the roster. Proof leads the pack at No. 6, followed by Map of the Soul: 7 – The Journey at No. 9 and Love Yourself: Tear at No. 19.
