 "BTS’ SWIM crosses 100 million streams in just over a week; all records broken so far")
SWIM by BTS is rewriting streaming history. The lead single from their comeback album Arirang has crossed the 100 million streams mark in just a little over the week, becoming one of the fastest songs of 2026 to hit the milestone and cementing BTS’ global dominance once again.
A record-breaking run from Day 1
The song had already set the tone at launch. It debuted at No. 1 on Spotify Global Top 50 and clocked over 14–15 million streams in its first 24 hours
From there, SWIM maintained a relentless pace, ultimately racing past 100 million streams in over a week, outpacing several recent global hits.
Part of a larger BTS takeover
The success of SWIM is part of BTS’ larger comeback wave with Arirang, which has:
-Generated 110 million streams on its first day as an album
-Seen all tracks dominate global charts simultaneously
-Topped charts across multiple countries including the UK
Why SWIM is resonating
Blending alternative pop with BTS’ signature emotional storytelling, SWIM reflects themes of resilience and moving forward, a message that has struck a chord with fans worldwide Its global appeal, combined with BTS’ long-awaited comeback after military service, has only amplified its reach.
BTS (방탄소년단) “KEEP SWIMMING” with Seven Member Remixes Visualizer are out now!
— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) March 28, 2026
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RM (Chill Hip Hop Remix)https://t.co/aqqOP12cWY
Jin (Alternative Rock Remix)https://t.co/oCykFWNAYM
SUGA (Melodic Techno Remix)https://t.co/h7jmRnaCMj
j-hope (Afrobeat Remix)…
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View AllIn just one week, SWIM hasn’t just performed well, it has reset the bar for streaming success in 2026. And if this trajectory continues, the song may well go down as one of BTS’ biggest digital hits yet.
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