If you tuned into Music Bank on April 3, 2026, you watched BTS quietly make history again—without even stepping on stage. The group secured their 7th music‑show win for “SWIM”, topping the competition with 9,477 points against ITZY’s Yuna and “Ice Cream”, proving that the track’s dreamy sound is still dominating both charts and broadcasts.

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BTS Music Bank highlights (April 3, 2026)

Detail	Info
Winner	BTS – “SWIM” (7th music‑show win, including 3 Music Bank trophies).
Runner‑up	ITZY’s Yuna – “Ice Cream” with 5,803 points.
Other key performers	N.Flying – “Flashback”, Kep1er – “KILLA (Face the other me)”, Red Velvet’s Irene – “Biggest Fan”, Kangmin (VERIVERY) – “Free Falling” and more.
Notable fact	BTS won without a live stage, relying on strong digital and voting metrics.

Why this “SWIM” win stands out

“SWIM” has already swept wins on Show Champion, M! Countdown, Inkigayo, and multiple Music Bank episodes, making it one of BTS’s most consistent recent singles. This 7th trophy cements the song’s role as a soothing, lingering hit that fans keep returning to on streaming platforms and fan‑vote charts.

At the same time, the show gave space to fresh and returning acts like N.Flying reviving “Flashback” and Kep1er hyping “KILLA”, offering a balanced mix of nostalgia and new energy around the main winner.

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FAQs

Q: How did BTS win Music Bank without performing live?

A: BTS won with 9,477 points mainly from digital sales, streaming, and voting metrics, even though they did not appear in person for that week’s broadcast.

Q: Which other groups also performed on that Music Bank episode?

A: That night featured N.Flying, Kep1er, Red Velvet’s Irene, VERIVERY’s Kangmin, Yuna, Kino (PENTAGON), and several smaller acts, making it a packed, fan‑favorite lineup.