BTS’ track “Swim” has achieved a remarkable feat, spending an eighth consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart. This extended reign positions “Swim” alongside the group’s 2020 hit “Dynamite” as their longest-dominating song since the chart’s inception. Having debuted atop the Global Excl. U.S. chart in April, “Swim” contributes to BTS's impressive total of eight No. 1s, which is double the number achieved by their closest competitors, Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, and Taylor Swift, each with four. During the May 22-28 tracking week, “Swim” garnered 41.8 million streams (a slight 8% decrease) and saw 2,000 units sold (an 8% increase) outside the U.S., according to Luminate data.

Meanwhile, Drake’s “Janice STFU” has secured its second week at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200, having debuted at the summit the previous week. This marks a significant milestone for Drake, as “Janice STFU” becomes the first of his four leaders on the global ranking to maintain its top position for multiple weeks since the charts began in 2020. In the same tracking week, “Janice STFU” registered 55.7 million streams (down 20%) and 2,000 units sold (down 33%) worldwide. Following a week where Drake songs dominated the top seven spots on the Global 200, other tracks also saw shifts: Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” ascended from No. 8 to No. 3 after a week at No. 1 in May, “Swim” climbed from No. 10 to No. 4 after four weeks on top in April, and Tame Impala and JENNIE’s “Dracula” moved from No. 13 to No. 5 after peaking at No. 2.

In other notable chart news, Olivia Rodrigo’s new single “The Cure” made a strong entry into the top five of both global charts. It debuted at No. 2 on the Global 200 and No. 5 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart, recording 50 million streams and 5,000 units sold worldwide following its release on May 22. This impressive debut marks Rodrigo’s 10th top 10 hit on the Global 200 and her seventh on the Global Excl. U.S. chart.

The Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart also saw other mainstays: Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” held its No. 2 best position, Justin Bieber’s “Beauty and a Beat” featuring Nicki Minaj remained at No. 3 after two weeks at No. 1 in May, and Tame Impala and JENNIE’s “Dracula” was at No. 4 after reaching No. 2. A historical overview of BTS’s Global Excl. U.S. No. 1s reveals their consistent success: “Swim” (8 weeks, 2026), “Dynamite” (8 weeks, 2020), “Butter” (5 weeks, 2021), “Take Two” (1 week, 2023), “Yet To Come” (1 week, 2022), “My Universe” with Coldplay (1 week, 2021), “Permission To Dance” (1 week, 2021), and “Life Goes On” (1 week, 2020).

The Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts meticulously rank songs based on streaming and sales data collected from over 200 territories globally, as compiled by Luminate. The Global 200 encompasses worldwide data, while the Global Excl. U.S. chart specifically excludes data from the United States. Chart rankings are determined by a weighted formula that incorporates official streams from both subscription and ad-supported tiers of audio and video music services, alongside download sales from full-service digital music retailers worldwide. Sales from direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites are explicitly excluded from these calculations.

The latest charts, dated June 6, 2026, are scheduled to update on Billboard.com tomorrow, June 2. Readers can access the top 100 titles on Billboard.com, while the complete 200-title rankings are exclusively available to subscribers of Billboard Pro. For all the latest chart news and updates, followers can engage with @billboard and @billboardcharts on both X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Luminate, acting as the independent data provider for the Billboard charts, ensures the integrity of the rankings through a rigorous review process of all data submissions, authenticating information and removing any suspicious or unverifiable data according to established criteria before final chart calculations are published.