The K-pop group BTS (South Korea) is once again rewriting music charts. Their new track 'Swim' has rapidly climbed to the top of the American Digital Song Sales chart, leaving even artists like Eminem and Beyoncé behind.
The song became the best-selling track in the U.S. in its first week, amassing over 95,000 digital purchases. Moreover, the actual figures are even higher: fans of the group actively bought physical versions of the single.
With the release of 'Swim', BTS have now recorded 13 number one hits on the Digital Song Sales chart. This has allowed the group not only to surpass several major artists but also to tie with Justin Bieber for the number of chart-toppers.
Thus, BTS now hold one of the highest positions among the most successful artists in the history of this chart.
These achievements do not stop here. In the latest chart, BTS nearly occupied the entire top 10: a total of 13 of their tracks made it into the rankings, with none falling below the 15th position. The only track that prevented the group from completely dominating the top spots was 'Choosin’ Texas' by Ella Langley.
Currently, BTS are in the company of the biggest names in the industry. Only a few artists remain ahead, including Taylor Swift, who holds the absolute record for the most number ones. Nevertheless, with this momentum, BTS continue to confidently strengthen their status as one of the most influential groups of modern times.
