[Dispatch=Reporter Yuha] BTS has set another record on the global charts.

According to Billboard's latest chart dated June 6, BTS topped the 'Global' (excluding the U.S.) chart with 'Swim,' the title track from their regular 5th album 'Arirang.' The group held the number one position for four consecutive weeks.

This marks the most number-one positions this year. BTS has reached number one on the chart a total of eight times. They achieved a tie for their own record with 'Dynamite,' a hit released in 2020.

'Swim' also climbed to number four on 'Global 200,' rising six positions from the previous week. The track also appeared on 'Hot 100' (44th), 'Adult Contemporary' (17th), 'Pop Airplay' (13th), 'Adult Pop Airplay' (18th), and 'Radio Songs' (25th).

The album also performed well on album charts. 'Arirang' landed at number nine on 'Billboard 200,' the main album chart. It held a 'Top 10' position for ten consecutive weeks. The album maintained upper rankings on detailed charts including 'Top Album Sales' and 'Top Streaming Albums.'

Stage activities continue. BTS will perform at the '2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival' held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, U.S. on September 18 (local time). The group joined the lineup alongside global artists including Snoop Dogg and Cardi B.

Meanwhile, BTS will hold the world tour 'Arirang' at the Asiad Main Stadium in Busan on December 12-13. The group plans to celebrate their 13th anniversary with domestic ARMY (fanbase name).

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