BTS continues to make history on the global music scene! The group's latest milestone comes from ‘SWIM,’ the title track of their fifth studio album, ARIRANG, which has officially surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify. The achievement makes BTS's latest release their seventh song to enter Spotify's exclusive Billion Streams Club and their fastest track to reach the milestone.
BTS has another reason to celebrate as ‘SWIM’ continues its remarkable journey around the world. Released on March 20, 2026, as the lead single from their highly anticipated album ARIRANG, the song crossed the 1 billion-stream mark on October 24, 2026.
Even more impressively, ‘SWIM’ became the first song released worldwide in 2026 to reach 1 billion Spotify streams. It also achieved the milestone faster than any previous BTS song, demonstrating the incredible momentum behind the group's long-awaited return as a seven-member act.
The song's success is another major highlight in what has been an extraordinary year for BTS. ‘SWIM’ debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained on the chart for 20 consecutive weeks. It also reached No. 2 on the UK's Official Singles Chart, marking a new career high for the group.
The track's message of continuing forward through life's unpredictable waves has resonated with listeners worldwide. Co-written with significant lyrical contributions from RM, ‘SWIM’ celebrates perseverance, embracing life's challenges, and finding the courage to keep moving at one's own pace.
With ‘SWIM’ joining the list, BTS now has seven group songs that have surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify.
Here are all seven tracks:
1. Dynamite – The group's first all-English single, which became a global phenomenon and introduced BTS to even wider audiences.
2. Butter – The infectious summer hit that further cemented BTS's international chart dominance.
3. Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey) – The colourful collaboration that became one of the group's most recognizable hits.
4. My Universe (with Coldplay) – A special collaboration bringing together two internationally celebrated music acts.
5. FAKE LOVE – The emotional, powerful track from the group's LOVE YOURSELF 轉 'Tear' era.
6. Life Goes On – The heartfelt song that offered comfort and hope during a difficult period around the world.
7. SWIM – The ARIRANG title track and the fastest BTS song to reach 1 billion Spotify streams.
The milestone highlights the remarkable longevity of BTS's music. Even years after their original releases, their older songs continue to attract new listeners while their latest releases build on that global legacy.
The success of ‘SWIM’ is unfolding alongside another major chapter in BTS's career, is their ongoing ARIRANG World Tour. Launched in April 2026 in Goyang, South Korea, the tour is one of the largest global touring productions ever undertaken by a K-pop group. The ambitious schedule covers 34 cities and 82 concerts across multiple continents, bringing BTS back to international stadium stages following their group reunion.
The tour has already taken the members across North America, Europe and other international destinations. Now, BTS is preparing to continue the Asian leg, beginning in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on November 14. The upcoming schedule includes Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Jakarta, with an additional Jakarta performance announced for December.
The tour is an opportunity to experience the new ARIRANG album live while celebrating the music that has connected BTS with millions of fans worldwide. As ‘SWIM’ crosses another historic streaming milestone and the members continue meeting fans across the globe, BTS is proving that its musical journey is far from slowing down.
Seven billion-stream hits, a record-breaking comeback album and a world tour spanning 34 cities, 2026 is undoubtedly another unforgettable chapter in BTS history.
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