BTS’ “Swim” has recently been named as one of the best songs of 2026 so far by Billboard.
The music platform recently shared its list for the first half of the year, and included the song, which is a part of BTS’ first studio album “ARIRANG” in the 25th place.
Billboard’s Kristen Wisneski stated, “The song’s metaphor, combined with the lyric “I just wanna dive” allows the septet to reflect on taking a chance, embracing the unknown and diving into something new while acknowledging that they’re ready for more.”
“This sense of readiness for what lies ahead, together with the smooth synth-driven sound, created an atmosphere of calmness and reflection throughout the track, and helped make it smooth sailing for the group’s journey back to the No. 1 spot on the Hot 100,” she added.
Aside from BTS, BLACKPINK’s Jennie was also listed for her collab remix of Tame Impala’s “Dracula” at number 15.
