The members of BTS are continuing their reign on global music charts with individual solo projects, showcasing their immense influence and popularity. According to the latest Billboard chart data for January 11, the group’s members have achieved significant milestones, some even reviving older tracks to newfound chart success.
J-Hope’s 2018 solo track Blue Side, from his mixtape Hope World, has resurfaced, claiming the No. 3 spot on the World Digital Song Sales chart and No. 13 on the Digital Song Sales chart. The song’s resurgence highlights its enduring appeal among global fans, marking a remarkable achievement years after its initial release.
Jimin has also reentered major charts with Who, the title track from his second solo album Muse. The song climbed back to No. 24 on the Hot 100 and landed at No. 106 on the Billboard 200. On genre-specific charts, Who secured the No. 9 position on the Global (Excluding U.S.) chart and No. 10 on the Global 200. Meanwhile, the album Muse reached No. 2 on the World Albums chart.
V’s duet with Park Hyo Shin, Winter Ahead, continued its global success, ranking No. 46 on the Global (Excluding U.S.) chart and No. 82 on the Global 200. The track showcases V’s versatility and has been praised for its emotional depth.
Jin has maintained his strong performance with his solo album Happy. The album placed No. 13 on the World Albums chart and climbed to No. 42 on the Top Current Album Sales. Its title track, Running Wild, surged 45 spots to claim No. 84 on the Global (Excluding U.S.) chart, demonstrating steady momentum.
Jungkook’s global hit Seven continues to chart consistently, securing the No. 61 spot on the Global (Excluding U.S.) chart and reentering the Global 200 at No. 97. The track’s enduring presence solidifies Jungkook’s status as a global pop phenomenon.
BTS members have also found success on the UK’s Official Charts. Jimin’s Who has set a record as the longest-charting K-pop solo song, currently at No. 64 on the Official Singles Chart. J-Hope’s Blue Side made its debut on the UK charts, ranking No. 16 in Singles Downloads and No. 20 in Singles Sales. Meanwhile, V’s White Christmas saw a dramatic leap, rising 78 places to No. 13 on the Singles Sales chart, driven by seasonal interest.
These accomplishments highlight the individual artistic identities of BTS members while reinforcing the group’s collective cultural impact. With each member exploring unique musical directions, BTS continues to set new benchmarks for global music success.
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