[Edaily Reporter KIM HYUNSIK ] BTS’s “SWIM” has been included on Apple Music’s list of the best songs of 2026.

According to their agency, Big Hit Music, on the 11th, “SWIM” was included in Apple Music’s “Best Songs of 2026” list, announced on the 7th (local time). This playlist features 100 songs selected by Apple Music to represent the year, regardless of genre. “SWIM” was the only track by a K-pop artist to make the list.
“Swim” is the title track from BTS’s fifth studio album, “ARIRANG,” released last March. The song was also included in other Apple Music year-end roundup playlists, such as “A-List Pop,” “Viral Hits,” and “KPOPWRLD.”
Apple Music stated, “BTS’s comeback was a moment K-pop had long awaited. It was a meaningful return that brought years of anticipation to fruition,” adding, “They have redefined the direction of K-pop for 2026.”
BTS’s “Arirang” continues to enjoy a long run on the U.S. Billboard main album chart. The album reached No. 62 on the latest Billboard 200 chart (dated November 14), marking its 33rd consecutive week on the chart. The title track “Swim” ranked No. 28 on the latest Global 200 chart, which tracks streaming and digital sales.
BTS will hold a world tour concert in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on the 19th.