# BTS' 'SWIM' Passes 1 Billion Spotify Streams, Fastest for the Group

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- Published: 2026-10-25T07:42:49.800Z
- Publisher: Unnie Note

> BTS' title track 'SWIM' from the album ARIRANG surpassed 1 billion cumulative streams on Spotify as of October 24, according to agency Big Hit Music.

## Key points

1. 'SWIM' is the first song released worldwide this year to hit 1 billion Spotify streams.
2. The full ARIRANG album has passed 5 billion cumulative Spotify streams as of October 14.
3. The 'SWIM' music video is a finalist for Best Music Video at Poland's CAMERIMAGE festival.

BTS' title track 'SWIM' has passed 1 billion cumulative streams on Spotify, according to agency Big Hit Music. The milestone was reached as of October 24, and the song was released on March 20 as the lead single from the group's fifth studio album, ARIRANG.

## When did 'SWIM' reach 1 billion streams?

As of October 24, 2026, according to Big Hit Music. It is the first song released worldwide this year to reach that number, and BTS's fastest such milestone as a group. It is the group's seventh song to pass 1 billion streams, following 'Dynamite', 'Butter', and 'Smoke' (the Korean title track 'Small Things Like These' in the film context is not confirmed here, so only the verified list applies).

## How has 'SWIM' performed on charts?

The song debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 4 and stayed on the chart for 20 consecutive weeks. It reached No. 2 on the UK Official Singles Top 100, the group's highest ranking there. On its first day on Spotify, it drew about 14 million daily streams to top the Daily Top Songs Global chart. It also won Song of the Summer at the American Music Awards and Song of the Year at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.

## Is the music video recognized internationally?

Yes. The 'SWIM' video is one of 18 finalists for Best Music Video at the 34th Toruń CAMERIMAGE festival in Poland, chosen from about 300 entries. It competes against works by Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, and Madonna. Directed by Tanu Muino and starring Lily Rynhart, the video was shot on the sea in Lisbon, Portugal. Winners will be announced at the closing ceremony from November 7 to 14.

## How is the full album doing?

All 14 tracks on ARIRANG have passed 200 million Spotify streams each, and the album passed 5 billion cumulative streams on October 14, the highest total for any album released worldwide this year. The music video for track '2.0' reached 200 million YouTube views on October 22, about six months after release, the first track from the album to do so. The video for 'Hooligan' has also passed 100 million views.

## For international fans

'2.0' pays homage to the film 'Oldboy' and charted at No. 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 as a hip-hop and trap track. Fans outside Korea can follow the group's releases through major streaming platforms, where the album and its tracks are available.

## FAQ

### How many Spotify streams does 'SWIM' have?

As of October 24, 2026, 'SWIM' has passed 1 billion cumulative streams on Spotify, according to agency Big Hit Music.

### Did 'SWIM' win any music awards?

Yes. It won Song of the Summer at the American Music Awards and Song of the Year at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.

### When will the CAMERIMAGE winners be announced?

The winners will be announced at the festival's closing ceremony, held from November 7 to 14.

## Sources

- [Sports Seoul](https://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/1643859)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._