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Forbes
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
J-Hope Earns His First Solo Top 10, Joining (Most) Of His BTS Bandmates
J-Hope earns his first solo top 10 hit on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart with 'Mona Lisa,' as ... More it debuts at No. 9, raising his personal best showing. WONJU, SOUTH KOREA - OCTOBER 17: J-Hope of BTS reacts after being discharged from military service at the army's 36th Infantry Division on October 17, 2024 in Wonju, Gangwon-do province, South Korea. J-Hope is the second BTS member to complete the 18-month mandatory military service, which is required for all able-bodied male citizens in South Korea before they turn 28. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/Getty Images) Jung Hoseok — better known to the world as J-Hope — is having a spectacular year. The South Korean superstar has racked up wins left and right throughout 2025, adding to an already-impressive collection of accomplishments both as a soloist and a member of BTS. While he's collaborated with some major names recently, his new release sees him pushing a tune on his own… and with 'Mona Lisa,' he doesn't just earn another hit, he scores one of his biggest solo placements yet on the global stage. 'Mona Lisa' opens in impressive positions on both of Billboard's worldwide song rankings this week, and its better showing comes on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. The tune enters that competitive chart at No. 9, instantly becoming J-Hope's highest-charting solo release. This win also marks the first time one of his solo offerings has reached the top 10 on the Global Excl. U.S., which ranks the most-consumed songs each week across the planet, minus data from the United States. According to Billboard, 'Mona Lisa' debuts with more than 30 million streams on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. On top of that sum, the track sold 18,000 copies around the world in its initial frame. J-Hope is now the latest BTS member to break into the top 10 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. as a soloist. That leaves RM as the only one still waiting for a top 10 smash. Jung Kook leads the pack with seven solo appearances inside the region, followed by Jimin with five, V with four, and Jin with three. As 'Mona Lisa' lands between Nos. 1 and 10, J-Hope now ties Suga, who also claims just one top 10 solo hit on the chart. As a group, BTS has already collected 11 top 10 smashes on the Global Excl. U.S. throughout the years – though not for some time. Over on the Billboard Global 200, 'Mona Lisa' comes close to breaking into the highest tier, but ultimately falls just short. The single opens at No. 14, which is still a stellar showing for J-Hope, who adds another entry to his solo discography. This tune marks his eighth solo appearance on the Billboard Global 200. 'Mona Lisa' represents a special career milestone for J-Hope, as it outperforms all his previous solo releases on the Global Excl. U.S. He's come close to the top 10 before, but never quite made it, until now. Both 'More' and 'Sweet Dreams' with Miguel peaked at No. 12, missing the highest tier by just a few spaces. That second track was released in March, and debuted only a few frames ago. 'On the Street' with J. Cole, another favorite featured in J-Hope's solo catalog, reached No. 16 in 2023.
Forbes
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
J-Hope's New Single Blocked From No. 1 As It Starts Strong
J-Hope's new single 'Mona Lisa' debuts at No. 2 on iTunes, sandwiched between two new Morgan Wallen ... More hits as fans rally to push him to the top. WONJU, SOUTH KOREA - OCTOBER 17: J-Hope of BTS reacts after being discharged from military service at the army's 36th Infantry Division on October 17, 2024 in Wonju, Gangwon-do province, South Korea. J-Hope is the second BTS member to complete the 18-month mandatory military service, which is required for all able-bodied male citizens in South Korea before they turn 28. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/Getty Images) J-Hope's fans know what to do whenever he drops new music. The BTS member has built a strong solo career by steadily sharing singles that often dominate digital sales rankings, usually going straight to the top. He's continued his selling streak throughout the past few weeks with multiple new drops. His latest release, 'Mona Lisa,' arrived on Friday (March 21), and while it hasn't yet hit No. 1 on iTunes, it's come very, very close – and it's just beginning its journey. 'Mona Lisa' ranks as the second-bestselling track in the U.S. on the iTunes Top Songs chart as of the time of writing. That list, which tracks the most-purchased songs on the country's most prominent digital platform, serves as a reliable barometer of sales popularity. It also forecasts how well a tune may perform on the Billboard charts in a few days, as powerful sales usually equate to a lofty debut. The only title ahead of 'Mona Lisa' comes from another superstar. Morgan Wallen's 'Just in Case,' the latest single from his upcoming album I'm No Problem, currently sits at No. 1. Wallen actually occupies two of the top three slots right now, with another new track, 'I'm a Little Crazy,' debuting at No. 3. That positions J-Hope squarely between the country juggernaut's newest releases, though this ranking could change as more fans of the South Korean powerhouse wake up and begin pressing purchase. 'Mona Lisa' is the third single J-Hope has shared so far in 2025, and it arrives on the heels of a pair of releases that have already earned him some chart victories. He kicked off the year by featuring on 'LV Bag,' a collaborative effort led by Don Toliver and Speedy. That cut, which also includes Pharrell Williams, debuted at No. 83 on the Hot 100. This week, 'Sweet Dreams' opens on the Hot 100 at No. 66, making it J-Hope's highest-debuting solo single of 2025 so far. The Miguel-assisted track is also a true standout on the sales front, launching at No. 1 on the Digital Song Sales chart. J-Hope hasn't formally announced a new album or EP, but the release pattern is certainly suspicious. 'LV Bag' may belong to a future Toliver project, but both 'Sweet Dreams' and 'Mona Lisa' appear to be true solo efforts. If more music is coming soon, it could signal the start of a new full-length era.
