J-Hope has gone the place no different BTS member has tread — into the U.K. high 40 as a solo artist.
The Ok-pop star (actual title Jung Ho-seok) makes an impression on the Official U.Ok. Singles Chart, revealed March 10, with “On The Avenue,” his collaboration with U.S. rapper J. Cole.
“On The Avenue” sneaks into the top 40, at No. 37, for the South Korean artist’s first solo look within the high tier, and the primary for any single member of BTS.
He’s not the primary to strive. Among the many Ok-pop superstars’ solo efforts, Jungkook’s “Keep Alive” (No. 89), Jin’s “The Astronaut” (No. 61) and RM’s “Indigo” (No. 45) all charted, although none entered the highest body, the Official Charts Firm experiences.
The seven-piece, which has been on hiatus since 2022, has collectively scored 9 high 40s on the U.Ok. singles chart, together with 4 high 10s. And on the albums chart, J-Hope, Jin, Suga, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook have collectively landed eight high 40s, together with U.Ok. No. 1s for 2019’s Map of the Soul – Persona and 2020’s Map of the Soul – 7.
“On the Avenue” is J-Hope’s first new solo tune since hopping on “Rush Hour” with Korean R&B singer Crush. He has a string of previously-released standalone efforts, “Extra” and “Arson,” from his 2022 solo album Jack within the Field; the 2019 standalone collaboration with Becky G, “Rooster Noodle Soup”; and a solo mixtape from 2018, Hope World.
J-Hope has had a busy yr exterior of his common duties with the all-conquering BTS. His Disney+ documentary, J-Hope within the Field, is now streaming, he was current named as ambassador for the posh model Louis Vuitton; and final month grew to become the second BTS member, following Jin, to enlist for South Korea’s navy navy service.
All able-bodied male South Korean residents must serve within the armed forces for a minimum of 18 months — together with the members of BTS — although the size of service might differ. Draft begins within the yr they flip 18 however the males might postpone it till age 28. In December 2020, the South Korean Nationwide Meeting handed the so-called “BTS legislation” to permit K-pop entertainers to postpone the service till the age of 30, with a suggestion from the tradition minister. In one other bonus for ARMY, the lads will likely be free to take part in “nationwide” occasions for the “public good,” in keeping with the Korea Times.
