J-Hope Shines as a Solo Artist
J-Hope of BTS is making waves once again—not just as a member of the world-renowned K-pop group, but as a solo powerhouse. His latest digital single, ‘MONA LISA’, debuted at No. 65 on the Billboard Hot 100, tying the record for the most entries by a K-pop soloist. Alongside BTS’s Jungkook, J-Hope is cementing a formidable presence on the global music scene with his solo work.
A Consistent Billboard Performer
J-Hope first entered the chart in 2019 with ‘Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G)’. Since then, he’s released a series of successful tracks, including ‘MORE’ and ‘Arson’ from his 2022 album ‘Jack In The Box’, ranking 82 and 96 respectively. In 2023, ‘on the street (with J. Cole)’ reached an impressive No. 60.
This year alone, he’s placed three songs on the Hot 100: ‘LV Bag (feat. j-hope & Pharrell Williams)’, ‘Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)’, and now ‘MONA LISA’. His back-to-back chart entries speak volumes about his influence and versatility as a K-pop soloist.
J-Hope’s Global Popularity Peaks
‘MONA LISA’ also climbed to No. 14 on the Billboard Global 200 and reached the top 10 (No. 9) on the Global Excl. U.S. chart—his highest placement yet. It also claimed the top spot on the Digital Song Sales chart, underscoring his strong international fanbase and broad digital success.
BTS Members Dominate Solo Charts
J-Hope isn’t the only one shining solo. His track ‘Sweet Dreams’ has now stayed on both the Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts for three consecutive weeks. Fellow BTS members are also making waves: Jimin’s second solo album ‘MUSE’ and Jungkook’s debut solo single ‘Seven (feat. Latto)’ have each performed strongly on the same global charts.
Looking Ahead
J-Hope’s achievements reflect not just his popularity but his evolving artistry. With the success of ‘MONA LISA’, he proves he’s capable of traversing genres and borders. As BTS continues its individual endeavors, fans and the music industry alike eagerly await what J-Hope will deliver next.
