BTS's New Album 'ARIRANG' Climbs UK Charts as Lead Single 'Swimming' Returns to Top 20

BTS is maintaining its grip on the UK charts with their fifth studio album ARIRANG and its accompanying singles. According to the Official Charts Company (April 10, local time), the album's title track "Swimming" charted at No. 18 on the Official Singles Chart Top 100, down 13 positions from the previous week but still marking its third consecutive week on the ranking.

"Swimming" made an impressive debut at No. 2, BTS's highest-charting position on the Official Singles Chart Top 100, before settling at No. 5 in its second week. The track's staying power speaks to the album's broader appeal.

Album cut "Body to Body" also charted for a third week, landing at No. 72 after a 23-position drop. The full ARIRANG album slipped one position to No. 5 on the Official Albums Chart Top 100, where it continues to hold strong.

The group's dominance extends beyond the UK. ARIRANG remains at No. 1 on both the global weekly top albums chart and global weekly top songs chart on streaming giant, a three-week reign that underscores the project's international reach.

In other chart news, the K-POP: The Ultimate Battle soundtrack scored high placements on the Official Singles Chart: "Golden" reached No. 22, "Soda Pop" No. 74, and "Take Down" No. 81. BLACKPINK's Rose also achieved a chart re-entry with her global hit "APT." at No. 80.