BTS's 'SWIM' Dominates Billboard Hot 100 for Second Consecutive Week

BTS's latest hit 'SWIM' continues to make waves on the Billboard Hot 100, securing a top position for the second consecutive week.

According to Billboard's chart preview released on the 7th, 'SWIM' has claimed the No. 2 spot on the Hot 100 chart dated April 11. This follows its debut at No. 1 last week, maintaining its strong presence at the top.

The track also dominates other charts, holding the No. 1 position on the 'Global 200', 'Global (Excluding U.S.)', and 'Digital Song Sales' charts for the second week in a row. On the 'Global 200', 'SWIM' amassed 106.3 million streams and 114,000 downloads. The 'Global (Excluding U.S.)' chart recorded 91.7 million streams and 46,000 downloads outside the U.S. Additionally, their album 'Arirang' has topped the 'Billboard 200' for two consecutive weeks, marking a historic achievement for a Korean artist.

BTS's success extends beyond the U.S., as they continue to perform strongly on international charts. The track topped the YouTube Music weekly chart with approximately 52.6 million plays for the second week. In Europe, 'SWIM' reached No. 3 on Germany's Official Singles Chart and No. 5 on the UK Official Singles Chart, showcasing its global appeal.

Reported by Min-Kyung Lee, TenAsia 2min_ror@tenasia.co.kr