BTS Secures Triple Crown on ‘Inkigayo’ With “SWIM”

BTS secured their third consecutive win on the April 12th broadcast of SBS’s ‘Inkigayo’ with their track "SWIM," achieving the victory without a physical appearance on the program.

Key Facts

• BTS earned the first-place trophy for "SWIM" on SBS ‘Inkigayo,’ marking their eighth music program win for the track.
• During its chart run, "SWIM" achieved perfect scores in the physical album (1,000 points) and SNS (2,000 points) categories, defeating competitors IVE and Kiki.
• Hwasa returned with a performance of "So Cute," a song offering comfort through everyday themes.
• Rookie group KEYVITUP held their Hot Debut Stage, performing "BEST ONE" and "KEYVITUP."
• The episode 1306 lineup included Dayoung, KISS OF LIFE, Kep1er, AMPERS&ONE, YOUNG POSSE, and RESCENE.
• Performance highlights featured Dayoung’s urban-themed "What’s a girl to do" and KISS OF LIFE’s "Who is she."

Key Terms

• Inkigayo: A weekly South Korean music program broadcast by SBS.
• SNS Score: A ranking component based on social media metrics and music video views.
• Hot Debut Stage: A segment dedicated to the first broadcast performances of new musical acts.

Key Quote

"With this, BTS managed to grab the first-place trophy without an appearance." — Nate News

Next

• BTS continues to dominate weekly music broadcasts with "SWIM."
• Rookie groups KEYVITUP and Heartswave will proceed with debut promotions following their first program stages.