- J-Hope’s Sweet Dreams debuts at No. 66 on the Billboard Hot 100, topping the Digital Song Sales chart.
- Jennie becomes the first female K-pop soloist with three simultaneous Hot 100 entries.
- BLACKPINK members continue their solo chart dominance, setting up their 2025 world tour for massive success.
BTS’ J-Hope and BLACKPINK’s Jennie have solidified their status as global music powerhouses with their latest Billboard achievements. J-Hope’s Sweet Dreams featuring Miguel not only entered the Hot 100 at No. 66 but also secured the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart, marking the highest K-pop debut of 2025 so far.
Beyond the Hot 100, both artists have dominated Billboard’s global charts. Sweet Dreams landed at No. 12 on Global Excl. U.S. and No. 16 on the Global 200, reinforcing J-Hope’s international appeal. Jennie’s JENNIE debuted at No. 3 on Global Excl.
BLACKPINK and BTS’ J-Hope Lead K-Pop’s Global Chart Domination
BLACKPINK’s members have been making history as solo artists, with five consecutive weeks of the highest-charting new entries on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart. Lisa’s FXCK Up the World debuted at No. 14 last week, and before that, Jennie’s ExtraL and Jisoo’s Earthquake made impressive debuts. This streak highlights how BLACKPINK’s individual projects have kept them at the top, even as fans eagerly anticipate their group comeback.
Jennie’s Ruby is a standout moment in K-pop history, as she now holds the record for the most solo Hot 100 entries by a female K-pop artist. Her collaboration with Dua Lipa, Handlebars, entered at No. 80, while her self-titled track JENNIE debuted at No. 83. Additionally, ExtraL featuring Doechii returned to the chart, reinforcing her position as a global pop force.
J-Hope’s Sweet Dreams isn’t just a chart hit—it also marks his powerful return to solo music after his military enlistment. The song’s success on streaming platforms and digital sales proves his enduring global appeal, and its smooth R&B vibe with Miguel has been widely praised by fans and critics alike. His re-entry on the Artist 100 at No. 74 further cements his place as a top soloist in the industry.
With BLACKPINK’s 2025 world tour kicking off in July and BTS’ members gradually resuming solo activities, K-pop’s international presence continues to grow. This wave of chart-topping releases signals that the genre’s leading artists are not just maintaining their influence but expanding their reach across global markets.
As J-Hope and Jennie continue to break records, their success reflects the unstoppable rise of K-pop’s global impact. Their Billboard milestones set the stage for even greater achievements, proving that their influence goes far beyond the charts.
“K-pop is not just a genre, it’s a movement that continues to reshape global music.”
