BTS Leader RM Becomes First K-Pop Soloist With 30 Billboard Chart Entries

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14-05-2025

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The song debuted at the top of the Billboard Rap Digital Song Sales Chart, marking RM's third track to reach the number one position.
Even while serving in the military, BTS' leader Kim Namjoon, aka RM, continues to make history. The South Korean rapper and songwriter, currently in the last leg of his mandatory military service, has hit another huge milestone in his career, becoming the first and only Asian and K-pop soloist to land 30 entries in the Billboard Digital Song Sales Chart.
His latest release, Stop The Rain, a collaboration with Epik High's Tablo, has made a major impact in the music industry ever since its release on May 2 this year. The song debuted at the top position on the Billboard Rap Digital Song Sales Chart, marking RM's third track to reach the number one position following his earlier hits Still Life and Neva Play. With this, RM has become the second Korean/ K-pop act to have the number #1 in this chart.
If you think that was all, let us tell you that RM's Stop The Rain is also making waves all over the world. The single has managed to reach the number 4 position on the Billboard Digital Sales chart and is currently at 116 on the Billboard Global Excl. chart. US charts. RM and Tablo's collab stands at #178 on Billboard Global 200. RM's fans are elated due to his latest achievement and have flooded social media with best wishes to the artist and praises for his feat.
#StopTheRain by @blobyblo x #RM, on Billboard Charts –#1 – Rap Digital Song Sales#4 – Digital Song Sales#116 – Billboard Global Excl US#178 – Billboard Global 200
STOP THE RAIN ON BILLBOARDSTR ON BILLBOARDCONGRATULATIONS RMCONGRATULATIONS TABLO #방탄소년단RM … pic.twitter.com/refNSGugwK
— RM INDIA OFFICIAL 🐨💙🇮🇳 (@RMIndiaOfficial) May 13, 2025
RM's recent song marked his 30th entry in the Billboard Digital Song Sales Chart, making him the only Asian solo act with the most entries on the chart. Overall, he is the second Asian act, just behind his own band BTS, with the most entries on the same chart. And that's not all. Stop The Rain has already been Shazamed over 20,000 times, showing just how many listeners are discovering and loving this powerful track.
As for RM and Tablo's latest release, Stop The Rain, the emotional track is a poignant reflection of their personal struggles, inner turmoil and vulnerability. The unique rap styles of both artists, coupled with visuals showcasing a child trying to hide his pain, have received a thumbs-up from the listeners.
RM, who began his service as an active duty soldier in December 2023, is scheduled to be discharged from the military in June along with his other bandmates Kim Taehyung, Park Jimin, Jungkook and Min Yoongi.
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