J-Hope and Jungkook tie for most K-pop solo hits on Billboard
BTS member J-Hope continues to make strides in his solo career with his latest track, “Mona Lisa”, landing a spot at No. 65 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week ending April 5. This significant achievement now ties him with his fellow BTS bandmate Jungkook for having the most K-pop solo song entries on Billboard history. Both artists currently hold a record of seven songs each, making them formidable names in the global music scene.
“Mona Lisa” was officially released on March 21 and quickly gained momentum, reaching the number one spot on iTunes charts across 67 countries, including prominent music markets such as France and Japan. The accompanying music video also garnered significant attention, becoming one of the top trending videos on YouTube.
In addition to its debut on the Hot 100 chart, “Mona Lisa” made waves on various other Billboard charts, claiming the number one spot on the Digital Song Sales chart, solidifying its position as the best-selling track in the United States for that week. Internationally, the song secured the ninth spot on the Global Excl. US chart and the fourteenth spot on the Global 200, underscoring J-Hope’s undeniable influence on the global music landscape.
As a result of the success of “Mona Lisa”, J-Hope rejoined the ranks of the Billboard Artist 100 at number 29, adding another accolade to his growing list of solo achievements. Meanwhile, Jungkook, his bandmate, continued to make strides of his own, climbing the US Chartmetrics Foreign Artists Chart to number 23, surpassing even BTS’ group ranking on the chart.
Amid their ongoing military service, both J-Hope and Jungkook have managed to maintain their dominance on music charts and solidify their imprint as successful solo artists. With the impending enlistment completion dates of RM and V on June 10, followed by Jimin and Jungkook on June 11, the countdown to BTS’ highly anticipated reunion has begun. The discharge of Suga on June 22 will mark the end of BTS’ military service period, setting the stage for their much-awaited comeback in 2025.