BTS has released a new live performance video for “SWIM,” giving fans a splashy version of the group’s latest hit from the album ARIRANG. The video was uploaded on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, and takes place inside an indoor swimming pool. Despite the casual, summery setting, RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook all appear in clean, tailored suits. The contrast between the formal clothes and the pool context provides a fun, memorable aesthetic to the performance. In addition, each member gets a short solo moment before the group comes together at the end.
The clip includes several light and playful scenes. RM sings part of the song from a lifeguard chair, while Jin and V wear children’s duck-shaped floaties and pose for the camera. Suga is shown handing out flotation devices to people using the pool. In the final scene, the BTS members run toward the water as if they are about to jump in together, but the video ends before they actually do. This concept keeps the mood bright and entertaining while still focusing on the song itself.
The pool performance release came one day after Billboard reported that “SWIM” had debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100. That achievement gave BTS their seventh #1 hit on the United States charts. At the same time, ARIRANG debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 641,000 equivalent album units in the United States. In addition, ARIRANG successfully debuted atop the South Korean, British, and Australian charts, proving the boy group’s global takeover and strong demand this year.
