BTS's new song 'SWIM' debuted at No. 1 and now holds No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing global popularity and success.
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Today (7th), according to a chart preview article published on the official website of Billboard, a U.S. music media, BTS's new song 'SWIM' recorded 2nd place on the main song chart 'Hot 100' (April 11 issue). Following its debut at 1st place on the April 4 chart, the song maintained its top position for the second week, proving its wide popularity and high topicality once again. Additionally, 'SWIM' also topped the 'Global 200', 'Global (excluding the U.S.)', and 'Digital Song Sales' charts. Following its debut at 1st place last week, it has maintained the top position for two consecutive weeks. On the 'Global 200' (aggregation period: March 27 - April 2), it recorded 106.3 million streams and 114,000 downloads. In 'Global (excluding the U.S.)', it achieved 91.7 million streams and 46,000 downloads outside the U.S. It has shown results in both streaming and downloads, standing at the top for two consecutive weeks. The song 'Body to Body' from the 5th full album 'ARIRANG' also maintained 2nd place on the 'Global 200' and 'Global (excluding the U.S.)' charts, continuing to show a strong presence. Furthermore, 'Hooligan' (5th), 'FYA' (6th), 'NORMAL' (7th), and '2.0' (8th) also ranked in the upper echelons of 'Global (excluding the U.S.)'. Centered around the title track 'SWIM', the album's songs are showing good performance, boosting the album's popularity. The 5th full album 'ARIRANG' has recorded 1st place on the main album chart 'Billboard 200' for two consecutive weeks, marking the first record for a Korean artist. The momentum of 'SWIM' can also be confirmed on charts around the world. On the YouTube Music weekly chart (aggregation period: March 27 - April 2), it recorded approximately 52.6 million plays, ranking 1st for two consecutive weeks. In Germany's official music chart (Offizielle Deutsche Charts, April 3 issue), it ranked 3rd on the single chart, and in the UK's official chart 'Official Singles Top 100', it ranked 5th, maintaining a strong presence in major markets. Showing stable popularity not only in the U.S. but also in Europe, it further enhances its presence as a global hit song. BTS will hold their first concert in Japan in about 7 years, 'BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN JAPAN', at Tokyo Dome on April 17 and 18. To commemorate this, various related projects are being developed in Japan, including 'BTS POP-UP: ARIRANG' at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA, Tokyo Midtown, and Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, as well as a 'custom can event' at MIYASHITA PARK and the event 'BTS Island: in the SOM'. Additionally, the Tokyo Dome concert is scheduled for live viewing in 346 theaters nationwide, along with a live stream through Weverse, allowing fans across Japan to enjoy the concert in real-time.
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