Global superstars BTS have once again rewritten music history—this time by achieving something no artist has ever done before. With their latest comeback album Arirang, the group has completely dominated the Billboard Global Excl. U.S., claiming all top 10 positions simultaneously.
🌍 BTS Rewrites Billboard History
The Billboard Global Excl. U.S.—which ranks the most popular songs worldwide excluding U.S. data—has never seen dominance like this.
This week, BTS didn’t just top the chart—they completely took it over, holding positions No. 1 through No. 10, and extending their presence to No. 13 overall with tracks from Arirang.
🎧 Top 10 Breakdown:
“Swim”
“Body To Body”
“Hooligan”
“FYA”
“Normal”
“Aliens”
“Like Animals”
“2.0”
“Merry Go Round”
“They Don’t Know ’bout Us”
This milestone cements BTS not just as K-pop leaders—but as global chart dominators across all genres.
🥈 Previous Record Holder: Taylor Swift
Before BTS’s historic sweep, Taylor Swift held the record with nine songs in the top 10, thanks to her album The Life of a Showgirl.
BTS has now gone one step further—achieving a perfect 10 out of 10, setting a new benchmark in the streaming era.
🏆 “Swim” Leads a Double Chart Victory
The album’s lead single “Swim” debuted at No. 1 on both:
Billboard Global 200
Billboard Global Excl. U.S.
With this, BTS now boasts eight No. 1 hits on the Global Excl. U.S. chart—doubling the totals of artists like:
Bad Bunny
Blackpink
Taylor Swift
📊 Near Sweep on Billboard Global 200
BTS came incredibly close to repeating history on the Billboard Global 200 as well, securing 9 out of the top 10 spots.
The only track preventing a full takeover?
“Stateside” by PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson, which landed at No. 10.
📈 Long-Term Chart Dominance
Over the past five years, BTS has built an unmatched global presence:
36 total chart entries
21 top 10 hits
Now among the top 3 artists with most top 10s
Only two acts remain ahead:
Taylor Swift (29)
Bad Bunny (24)
BTS has now surpassed The Weeknd, who has 12.
🔥 Why This Matters for the Music Industry
This achievement signals a major shift in global music consumption:
🌐 Non-English music is dominating worldwide charts
📱 Streaming power now outweighs regional limitations
🎤 K-pop is no longer niche—it’s mainstream
BTS’s success with Arirang highlights how international fanbases can drive unprecedented chart performance without relying on U.S. markets.
🎯 Final Take
BTS isn’t just breaking records—they’re redefining what global success looks like in modern music. With a full top 10 sweep and expanding influence, the group continues to set new standards that may take years—if not decades—to surpass.
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