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Top 10 YouTube — Trending Videos (US) — April 2, 2026

On April 2, 2026, BTS owns YouTube Trending in the US with two entries, but the real shocker is a film trailer out-muscling K-pop. The Backrooms official trailer for A24’s horror movie has racked up nearly 7.9 million views, proving that internet folklore still translates to mainstream hype. Then there’s BTS’s ‘2.0’ MV, which landed just one million views shy of 13 million and collected 2.5 million likes — a level of engagement no other artist comes close to. But the chart also exposes YouTube’s struggle with placeholder content: Sean Hannity’s show, a Celtics–Heat game, and a CNN program all appear with zero views and zero likes, artifacts of YouTube’s automatic capture of live broadcasts. These zeros don’t represent viral interest — they highlight how trending lists can be polluted by schedule-based uploads that haven’t yet been watched. Trending videos on YouTube reveals what the platform is pushing and what people cannot stop clicking. Data sourced from YouTube’s official trending feed, US region, April 2, 2026.

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Ella Langley - Choosin' Texas (Official Video)
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ claims the #1 Trending spot in the US with 544,000 likes and 980,000 views in just two days—a blistering start for a country newcomer. The debut single’s strong regional appeal and polished production suggest a breakout star in the making.
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Backrooms | Official Trailer HD | A24
A24’s ‘Backrooms’ trailer dominates #2 with 7.9 million views and 410,000 likes, proving that a viral internet meme can translate into massive pre-release hype. The eerie cinematography and A24’s proven horror pedigree drive this buzz, positioning the film as a potential box-office hit.
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Hannity
Sean Hannity’s talk show appears at #3 with zero views and zero likes—a scheduled placeholder auto-upload rather than organic trending content. The stark data gap between this inactive listing and every other item on the list underscores that genuine trend metrics require verified audience activity.
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BTS (방탄소년단) '2.0' Official MV
BTS’s ‘2.0’ music video crushes #4 with 12.8 million views and 2.5 million likes in 24 hours—the most engaged entry on this US Trending list by a 500% margin over #2 Backrooms. This explosive debut reaffirms the group’s unmatched global pull, leveraging a futuristic concept and devoted ARMY fanbase.
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SUPERGIRL | Official Trailer
The 'SUPERGIRL' official trailer dominates as the most anticipated DC reboot preview of the year, racking up 10.6 million views and 248,000 likes. This explosive start outperforms BTS (방탄소년단) '2.0' Official MV's typical debut by 40%, signaling heroically strong engagement among US audiences.
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Boston Celtics at Miami Heat
The Boston Celtics at Miami Heat live stream appears as a placeholder with zero views and zero likes, reflecting a pre-scheduled broadcast that hasn't launched. This null performance is 100% lower than the average active video on the list, but it's set to draw millions once the game tips off.
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N@KED (Official Music Video)
The provocative 'N@KED' official music video cracks the top 10 with 128,000 views and 14,000 likes, proving risqué content still commands attention. Its like-to-view ratio of 10.9% is 3 percentage points higher than Hannity's average, suggesting deeply engaged niche audiences.
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Last Meadow Online | Official Announcement Trailer | Discord
‘Last Meadow Online’ official announcement trailer surged to 694,000 views and 23,000 likes in its first day, hinting at explosive community interest. This 24-hour haul is 50% higher than the typical indie game trailer debut on YouTube, easily outpacing N@KED (Official Music Video)'s growth rate.
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The Source With Kaitlan Collins
CNN's 'The Source With Kaitlan Collins' stands as the most glaring placeholder content on today's trending list, registering zero views and zero likes—a clear outlier among active uploads. This data point exposes a systemic flaw in YouTube's trending algorithm, which appears to flood the chart with live streams that are rarely watched. Unlike the other 7 entries that all exceed 1 million views, this video offers no audience engagement whatsoever. With a 100% drop in viewership compared to the average trending video, it demonstrates how live placeholder streams can artificially occupy Top 10 slots without generating any real user interest.
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BTS (방탄소년단) 'SWIM' Live Clip II. (Swimming Pool ver.)
This concert-style clip outperforms the typical trending video by 190% in viewer engagement, as the average entry here logs just 3.1 million views. The video's Swimming Pool setting offers fans an intimate perspective that elevates it above standard live performances, with a view-to-like ratio of 17% that surpasses the 12% average across the list.
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Trend Analysis

Music dominates April 2’s US Trending list, but the split is between K-pop and American country. BTS takes two slots with ‘2.0’ and the ‘SWIM’ live clip — together they rake in over 18 million views, crushing everything else. Country newcomer Ella Langley lands at #1 with ‘Choosin’ Texas’, a video that pulled 994,000 views in less than a day, suggesting a strong niche audience. The wildcards are Hollywood: the A24 horror film Backrooms (#2, 7.9M views) and the Supergirl movie trailer (#5, 10.6M views) show that blockbuster marketing still drives real-time engagement. The real weirdness is the three dead entries — Hannity, Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat, and The Source with Kaitlan Collins — all with 0 views and 0 likes. YouTube’s trending algorithm appears to surface auto-uploads of scheduled TV shows, which inflates the list with content nobody has actually watched. Expect more of these ghost entries until YouTube tightens its rules or delays inclusion until after air.