BTS Places Six Songs on Billboard Hot 100 for Third Straight Week

BTS extended its run on Billboard’s main singles chart, placing six songs on the Hot 100 for a third consecutive week. The group also appeared on Rolling Stone’s May special cover, underscoring its global profile.

According to Billboard’s latest charts released April 14, “SWIM,” the title track from BTS’ fifth full-length album “ARIRANG,” ranked No. 5 on the April 18 Hot 100. Five other tracks from the album also charted: “Body to Body” at No. 52, “2.0” at No. 67, “Hooligan” at No. 72, “NORMAL” at No. 82 and “FYA” at No. 90. All six have now remained on the Hot 100 for three straight weeks.

The album’s momentum continued across Billboard’s global rankings. “SWIM” held No. 1 for a third week on both the Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts. All 13 vocal tracks from “ARIRANG” were also positioned within the top 50 of the Global 200 and within the top 40 of Global Excl. U.S., Billboard said.

BTS also stayed atop the Billboard 200, Artist 100, Digital Song Sales and Top Album Sales charts for a third consecutive week. Billboard said the group’s three-week run at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 was the first such achievement by a K-pop act — and by a group overall — since 2012. BTS additionally ranked No. 1 on Vinyl Albums, No. 4 on Top Streaming Albums and No. 9 on Streaming Songs.

In Japan, “ARIRANG” remained No. 1 for a second straight week on Oricon’s Weekly Streaming Ranking with about 8.55 million weekly plays. Oricon said it was the first time since November 2024 that an overseas artist led the chart for two consecutive weeks.

Rolling Stone on April 14 released a group cover and an interview video tied to its May special issue. The project is being published simultaneously across 16 countries and regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany, with one group cover and seven individual member covers.

In the interview, members spoke about their reflections and changes as they returned as a full group after a hiatus. RM said the album’s 14 tracks are “the answer to the question, ‘What is BTS in 2026?’” adding, “If we no longer challenge ourselves, there’s no reason to keep the team going.” Jin said, “I’ve always thought there’s no reason to continue if I’m not with the group.” J-Hope said, “As we filled in each other’s shortcomings, we realized again why we have to be seven.”

Suga said he wanted to focus less on results and more on staying healthy and enjoying activities together. Jimin said he would push himself further to raise the team’s standing. V said he used his military service to reset physically and mentally while planning the next step. Jung Kook said his hunger for the stage grew during the break.

BTS also completed the opening shows of its “BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’” on April 9 and April 11-12 at the main stadium of Goyang Sports Complex in Gyeonggi Province. About 132,000 people attended across three concerts, and fans in 194 countries and regions joined through live viewings and Weverse online streaming.

The fifth full-length album “ARIRANG” is BTS’ first new release in three years and nine months. The album centers on universal emotions, and “SWIM” conveys determination to keep moving forward through life’s hardships. RM participated broadly in writing lyrics, reflecting the group’s current concerns and stories.