Seoul: Global K-pop sensation BTS has achieved another major milestone as its latest single SWIM matched the group’s long-standing Billboard record set by Dynamite. The track has now spent eight consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, reinforcing BTS’ dominance in international music markets.

The achievement comes during the group’s highly successful ARIRANG era, which has marked the reunion of all seven members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook.

SWIM equals Dynamite’s global milestone

According to the latest Billboard chart update, SWIM remained at No. 1 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart for an eighth straight week. The chart measures streaming and sales activity from territories outside the United States.

The feat places SWIM alongside BTS’ 2020 smash hit Dynamite, which also spent eight weeks atop the same chart. The latest achievement further extends BTS’ record as the act with the most No. 1 songs in the chart’s history.

Industry observers noted that the single continued to generate strong streaming and sales numbers despite a slight week-on-week decline in streams, demonstrating sustained global demand months after its release.

BTS remain ahead of global rivals

With eight No. 1 songs on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, BTS continues to lead all artists since the ranking was introduced in 2020.

The group’s total is reportedly double that of several major international acts, including BLACKPINK, Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny, who each have four chart-topping entries.

The achievement highlights BTS’ enduring global appeal and the strength of its international fanbase.

Strong performance on Billboard Global 200

Beyond the Global Excl. U.S. chart, SWIM also recorded significant gains on the Billboard Global 200 chart, which combines worldwide streaming and sales data, including the United States.

The song climbed back into the top five, indicating that listener interest remains strong well after its initial release. Music analysts have pointed to the group’s ongoing world tour and album promotions as key factors behind the track’s continued momentum.

ARIRANG World Tour boosts global popularity

The success of SWIM comes amid BTS’ ongoing ARIRANG World Tour, which has attracted large crowds across multiple continents.

The tour marks the group’s full-scale return as OT7 and has been accompanied by strong album sales and streaming figures. Concert demand has remained high throughout the North American and international legs of the tour.

The renewed activity has helped BTS reaffirm its status as one of the most influential music acts in the world.

Can SWIM surpass Dynamite?

With SWIM now tied with Dynamite at eight weeks atop the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, attention has shifted to whether the song can secure a ninth week at No. 1 and become the longest-running chart-topper in BTS history.

Fans and industry watchers will closely monitor upcoming Billboard rankings to see if the track can break the record and establish a new benchmark for the group.

The song recently added another accolade to its growing list of achievements by winning Song of the Summer at the 52nd American Music Awards.