The global superstars have done it again! BTS officially claimed the ‘Champion Song’ title on MBC’s Show Champion for the week of April 1 KST with their smash-hit track “SWIM”. This thrilling victory adds yet another impressive accolade to the group’s legendary career.
Fierce Competition for the Top Spot
The race for the number one spot was incredibly competitive this week. BTS went up against a stacked lineup of talented K-pop stars for the coveted trophy.
The top five nominees included:
- VERIVERY KANGMIN with “Free Falling”
- MAMAMOO Moonbyul with “Hertz”
- BabyDONTCry with “Bittersweet”
- ITZY Yuna with “Ice Cream”
- BTS with “SWIM”
A Historic 169th Win
This latest achievement marks BTS’s fifth music show win specifically for “SWIM”. Even more impressively, it stands as their 169th music show trophy overall since their debut. It is a testament to their enduring popularity and the unwavering support of their dedicated fandom.
Dominating Billboard with ‘ARIRANG’
The winning track “SWIM” serves as a powerful pre-release song from their fifth full-length album, ARIRANG, which dropped on March 20. The song has already proven its massive global appeal. Before dominating Korean music shows, “SWIM” successfully reached No. 1 on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Fans of Korean cinema should also keep an eye out for exciting related content. Make sure to check out the visually captivating music video that pays a stunning homage to the iconic Korean film Oldboy.
What Do You Think?
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