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BTS' 'Swim,' the lead track from their fifth studio album 'Arirang,' has been named one of Apple Music's 'Best Songs of 2026,' making BTS the only K-pop act on the list. The playlist was released on November 7 (local time), and the news was confirmed by Big Hit Music on November 11. Yonhap reports that 'Swim' is the title track of the album released in March. Korean outlets, including Donga Ilbo and Chosun Ilbo, highlight that this marks the first time a Korean group has been included in the global 'Best Songs' list, underscoring BTS' enduring global popularity. The song had previously won song of the year at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in September, as reported by KBS World.