BTS Smashes Billboard Hot 100, More HYBE Acts Lead Global Charts!

• BTS holds two entries on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing that longevity now surpasses peak chart spikes.
• Arirang sustains with multi-chart strength, and a No. 4 spot on the Billboard 200 alongside continued global Top 3 positions for Swim.
• Other acts like Tomorrow X Together are revealing a wider industry pivot where consistent, long-tail chart presence is crossing short-lived virality.

BTS Arirang has maintained its presence on Billboard Hot 100 with two songs, showcasing that chart runs are more about endurance rather than peaks. As of Tuesday’s US rankings (April 28, 2026), BTS’ Swim held steady at No. 22, while Body to Body ranked at No. 95, for the fifth consecutive week.

Arirang Anchors Billboard With Multi-Chart Strength Beyond Hot 100

BTS’ Arirang’s broader performance remains equally strong, placing the album at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, while also securing high rankings across the following charts:

• Top Album Sales (No. 3)
• Top Streaming Albums (No. 7)
• Vinyl Albums (No. 8)

On the global stage, Swim remains a titan, staying steady at No. 2 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart and No. 3 on the Global 200.

Global Sweep Continues as Nearly Full Tracklist Dominates Overseas Charts

Notably, all 13 vocal tracks from Arirang are currently dominating Global charts. However, the Korea Times confirmed that the only track absent is No. 29, a conceptual tune which incorporates the chimes of the King Seongdeok Divine Bell. This outcome extended to Japan as well, where Oricon observed that the album has reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the Weekly Digital Album Ranking for the fifth time.

TXT Extends Big Hit’s Chart Power With Another Top-Five Billboard Debut

However, other acts in Big Hit Music’s ecosystem are proving their success. Tomorrow X Together (TXT) has cemented its own legacy, with their eighth EP, 7th Year: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorn, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. It marks the group’s 13th entry on the chart while maintaining their perfect record. Notably, all eight of their Korean releases have reached the top five. 7th Year: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorn’s lead song, titled Stick With You, currently holds its position at No. 2 on World Digital Song Sales.

Next-Gen Acts and Viral Hits Signal a Broader Shift Toward Longevity Over Peaks

Additionally, rookie group Cortis has also begun its ascent with its pre-release RedRed. The track notably jumped from No. 72 to the top of Apple Music’s South Korea chart in just a few days. On the other hand, the longevity of Golden, from the Netflix hit K-Pop Demon Hunters soundtrack, remains a rare feat by maintaining its position at No. 9 in its 44th week. 

Tame Impala’s Dracula remix featuring Blackpink’s Jennie is also ranking at No. 16, whereas Katseye’s Pinky Up is placed at No. 49. Such results on the chart depict that the industry may recognize peak hits during its best time, but “long-tail” success is the actual way to walk on.