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BTS’ ‘Swim’ becomes first 2026 release to surpass 500 million Spotify streams

🗓️ 5/27/2026, 5:30:18 AM⏱️ 1 min read👀 1 views💬 0

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  • 1BTS’ “Swim,” the main track from the group’s fifth LP “Arirang,” has surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify, becoming the first song released in 2026 to reac…
  • 2According to Big Hit Music on Tuesday, the song exceeded 500 million cumulative streams on the global au
BTS’ ‘Swim’ becomes first 2026 release to surpass 500 million Spotify streams

BTS BTS BTS K-POP GROUP BTS is a seven–member South Korean boy group known for their powerful performances, self-produced music, and global impact across pop and hip-hop. ’ “Swim,” the main track from the group’s fifth LP “Arirang,” has surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify, becoming the first song released in 2026 to reach the milestone. According to Big Hit Music on Tuesday, the song exceeded 500 million cumulative streams on the global audio streaming platform as of May 26. Released in March as the main track of “Arirang,” “Swim” delivers a message about continuing to move forward at one’s own pace amid life’s rough waves. RM participated extensively in

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