BTS's "SWIM" has passed 1 billion Spotify streams, according to BIGHIT MUSIC's announcement as reported by outlets. The date was October 24, 2026, about 7 months after the song came out. It's the first 2026 release to get there, and the fastest BTS song ever to do it. Here's the record, the story behind the song, and how to play it in the visualizer.
- Milestone: 1 billion Spotify streams on October 24, 2026
- Time it took: about 7 months since the March 20 release
- What it beat: "Dynamite," which was released in August 2020 and took until July 2021
- Also reported: BTS's seventh song with 1 billion or more Spotify streams
Watch the BTS "SWIM" Music Video
The official music video for BTS's "SWIM."
Tanu Muino directed it, and it was filmed in Lisbon. The members appear as silent guardians who guide a troubled main character toward an act of freedom.
How Did BTS Get to "SWIM"?
"SWIM" is the lead track on ARIRANG, BTS's fifth studio album. It came out on March 20, 2026, their first group album in about 3 years and 9 months.
The wait showed on release day. "SWIM" went to No. 1 on Spotify's Daily Top Songs Global chart with about 14.6 million streams. That was the biggest single day for any 2026 song.
It kept going on the charts too. "SWIM" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated April 4. That was BTS's seventh Hot 100 No. 1 and their first since 2021.
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How Does "SWIM" Compare to BTS's Other Billion-Stream Songs?
Outlets report that "SWIM" is BTS's seventh song with 1 billion or more Spotify streams. It joins "Dynamite," "Butter," and "Boy With Luv."
- "SWIM": 1 billion streams in about 7 months. It passed 500 million as of May 26, the first 2026 release to do so.
- "Dynamite": released in August 2020, it reached 1 billion in July 2021.
- Hot 100 run: "SWIM" spent 20 straight weeks on the chart, tying "Butter."
- Longest Hot 100 run: "Dynamite" still holds BTS's record at 32 weeks.
So "SWIM" wins on speed, but "Dynamite" still wins on chart staying power. As of October 14, the song was still "on the verge" of 1 billion. It took about 10 more days to cross.
What's Actually New About This Record?
The big first is the year. No other song released in 2026 has reached 1 billion Spotify streams.
It isn't only one song, either. The whole ARIRANG album has passed 5 billion Spotify streams, the most of any 2026 album. All 14 tracks have passed 200 million plays each.
That's the part that stands out. Fans aren't just replaying one single.
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BTS "SWIM" Billion Streams FAQ
When did BTS's "SWIM" hit 1 billion Spotify streams?
On October 24, 2026, according to BIGHIT MUSIC's announcement as reported by outlets. One outlet gave a different date, but "SWIM" came out March 20, so we're going with October 24.
Is "SWIM" BTS's fastest song to 1 billion streams?
Yes. It got there in about 7 months. "Dynamite" took from August 2020 to July 2021.
What album is "SWIM" on?
It's the lead track on ARIRANG, BTS's fifth studio album, released March 20, 2026.
What is the "SWIM" music video about?
The members play silent guardians who guide a troubled main character toward an act of freedom. It was filmed in Lisbon and directed by Tanu Muino.
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