BTS Stopped From Hitting No. 1 Again By The World Cup Anthem
"Normal" nearly earns BTS another No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S., but Shakira and Burna Boy's "Dai Dai" block it from the peak spot as it stalls at No. 2.
BTS comes agonizingly close to claiming a record-extending ninth No. 1 on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. with their single "Normal," but they are blocked by Shakira and Burna Boy's collaboration "Dai Dai," which debuted as the FIFA World Cup official song for 2026. The track from BTS's album "Arirang," which was released earlier this year, rose from No. 156 to No. 2 on the global chart, just one space shy of their ninth No. 1.
However, this time, they are thwarted by the international duo. Despite the setback, "Normal" still achieved significant success, reentering the Billboard Global 200 at No. 4 and the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 33. This marks the 15th No. 1 hit for BTS on the Digital Song Sales chart, tying them with Drake for third place in the history of the ranking. Only Taylor Swift, with 32 No. 1 hits, holds the top spot.
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