BTS’ “NORMAL” Returns To The Philippines Hot 100
The song debuted on the chart back in April alongside the rest of the songs from their record-breaking album, ARIRANG.
By Ralph Regis
BTS: Courtesy of Big Hit Music
BTS: Courtesy of Big Hit Music
BTS are back in the top 10 of the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 chart, dated August 1, 2026, with “NORMAL.”
Peaking at No. 8, as of this writing, the second single from the K-pop superstars’ record-breaking sixth studio album, ARIRANG, first made its way onto the charts at No. 14, back in April.
The pop, rock, and R&B track, produced by Ryan Tedder and Sean Cook, explores the group’s experiences as they balance between their personal ordinary lives and as global superstars, relating the feeling to waking up the following day and reflecting on this duality.
A music video directed by Ukrainian filmmaker Tanu Muiño was also released exclusively on Spotify before being available on YouTube days later.
This week on the Hot 100 chart, “Kalapastangan” by fitterkarma claims the No. 1 spot, followed by Skusta Clee and Flow G’s “Since Day One” at No. 2, Cup of Joe‘s “Multo” at No. 3, Ariana Grande‘s “hate that i made you love me” at No. 4, and fitterkarma’s “Pag-Ibig ay Kanibalismo II” rounding out the top 5.
nicole‘s “Panaginip” takes No. 6, followed by Kyle Raphael‘s “Libu-Libong Buwan” at No. 7, BTS’ “NORMAL” at No. 8, Olivia Rodrigo‘s “drop dead” at No. 9, and Gat Putch‘s “Halik Sobrang Diin Pt. 2 Feat. Louie Grammz & Mi’Kel” steadily rising at No. 10.
Billboard Philippines’ Hot 100 chart ranks the biggest songs in the country by both local and international artists every week, using audio and streaming data collected by data provider Luminate. The Hot 100 is one of Billboard Philippines’ official music charts, alongside the Top Philippine Songs chart, with both updated every Wednesday.
View this week’s Billboard Philippines‘ Hot 100 here.
Listen to “NORMAL” below:
Frequently Asked Questions
“NORMAL” is BTS’ second single from ARIRANG. It re-enters the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 top 10 at No. 8 on the chart dated August 1, 2026.
“NORMAL” was produced by Ryan Tedder and Sean Cook, blending pop, rock, and R&B to explore BTS’ duality between private life and global stardom.
ARIRANG is BTS’ record-breaking sixth studio album. “NORMAL” is its second single, following the album’s full run onto the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 earlier in 2026.
Ukrainian filmmaker Tanu Muiño directed the “NORMAL” music video, which premiered exclusively on Spotify before its wider YouTube release days later.
fitterkarma’s “Kalapastangan” holds No. 1 on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 dated August 1, 2026, followed by Skusta Clee and Flow G’s “Since Day One” at No. 2.

Ralph Regis
Ralph Regis is a Lifestyle and Culture Writer at Billboard Philippines, where he bridges the worlds of film, television, fashion, art, food, and cultural trends with both the local and international music scene.
He has written extensively about artist collaborations, brand partnerships, and pop culture moments that connect back to music. He also brings stories to life through in-depth interviews with musicians and personalities, drawing on their diverse perspectives, opinions, and reflections on the human condition.
In addition, Ralph also writes about music releases across a wide range of genres, including pop, hip-hop, P-pop, and rock, highlighting both rising and established artists. With a passion for storytelling that goes beyond trends, he explores how music is part of our daily lives in one form or another, connecting culture, experiences, and everything in between.