Thirteen of its 14 tracks enter the Hot 100.
BTS went live to celebrate a major milestone, thanking fans after their latest single “Swim” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In a livestream aired Wednesday night, leader RM shared his shock at the overwhelming response. “I almost passed out last night, and when I woke up at 3 a.m., it was blowing up,” he said, adding it was “all thanks to our fans.”
The group marked the achievement together, celebrating the success of “Swim,” the lead track from their fifth album Arirang. The release made a strong impact across the charts, with 13 of its 14 tracks entering the Hot 100, while the album itself debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
Jin highlighted the significance of the moment, noting, “I am happy that our first endeavor since we were discharged from the military is doing so well.”
The members also revealed a surprise for fans: a hidden track will be included in the deluxe vinyl version of Arirang, set for release on Friday.
“Suga was quite disappointed that it didn’t make the album, and it finally gets to be unveiled,” the group said, teasing that the track is “really special.”
The livestream quickly gained traction online, with fans celebrating what many see as a powerful new chapter for BTS following their long-awaited return.