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BTS is continuing its strong 2026 comeback momentum as “SWIM,” the lead single from the group’s latest album ARIRANG, has returned to multiple UK music charts.
According to Forbes, “SWIM” re-entered both the Official Singles Downloads Chart and Official Singles Sales Chart following BTS’ recent concerts in London as part of the ARIRANG World Tour. The song returned at No. 20 on the downloads chart and No. 29 on the singles sales ranking.
The song has now accumulated 13 weeks on both UK charts, making it one of BTS’ longer-running hits on these rankings.
BTS’ album ARIRANG has also benefited from the renewed attention surrounding the world tour.
The album returned to the Official Vinyl Albums Chart at No. 36 and climbed on several other UK rankings. Forbes reported that it reached No. 20 on the Official Albums Sales and Official Physical Albums charts, No. 37 on the Official Albums chart and No. 45 on the Official Albums Streaming chart.
The latest chart movement highlights how live performances can bring renewed attention to an album months after its original release.
ARIRANG marked BTS’ first new group album following its extended hiatus, during which the seven members completed South Korea’s mandatory military service and also pursued individual music projects.
The album made a major impact in the US as well. Forbes reported that ARIRANG debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with 641,000 equivalent album units in its opening week. It also topped the Billboard Vinyl Albums chart, with 208,000 vinyl copies sold in the US during its first week.
The album's lead single “SWIM” has also delivered significant chart success. Forbes previously reported that the track reached No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200, giving BTS its eighth chart leader on the ranking.
The ARIRANG World Tour has become an important part of the group's 2026 comeback.
Forbes reported that the tour began in South Korea and was scheduled to include 88 shows, extending into the following spring. BTS’ London performances subsequently coincided with renewed UK chart activity for both “SWIM” and ARIRANG.
The group also performed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show, where BTS performed “Dynamite” alongside other major international artists.
With the world tour continuing and ARIRANG remaining visible on international charts, BTS’ 2026 comeback is continuing to generate substantial global attention.
