- By Swati Singh
- Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:16 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
When BTS' Jhope's On The Street Shattered Records: On March 10, the United Kingdom's Official Charts, widely regarded as the British equivalent of Billboard's esteemed US charts, made a historic announcement. BTS member Jhope's latest collaborative single, On The Street, featuring renowned American rapper J. Cole had successfully broken into the coveted Official Singles Chart.
For the chart period spanning March 10 to 16, On The Street made an impressive debut at number 37. This remarkable achievement cemented Jhope's status as the first Korean solo artist to ever secure a top 40 position on the prestigious UK Official Singles Chart.
Jhope's remarkable debut at No. 37 on the UK Official Singles Chart with On The Street surpasseD his previous entries, MORE which peaked at No. 70 and Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G) which reached No. 82.
Notably, On The Street marked Jhope's third solo entry on the prestigious chart, thereby tying him with the iconic PSY as the Korean soloist with the most entries. PSY's chart-topping hits - Gangnam Style, Gentleman, and That That- all impressively broke into the chart at No. 61.
This feat solidified Jhope's growing influence in the global music landscape and cemented his status alongside PSY as a pioneering force in Kpop's international breakthrough.
J.Cole mentions BTS in Blow For Blow
On September 27, 2024, American rapper Tee Grizzley unveiled the highly anticipated music video for his explosive track Blow for Blow, featuring none other than the critically acclaimed J. Cole. The video's release sent shockwaves through the music world, but it was a specific lyric in J. Cole's verse that unexpectedly ignited a frenzy among fans of the global Kpop phenomenon, BTS. The cleverly crafted line, interpreted by enthusiasts as a nod to BTS's unparalleled success, sparked widespread excitement and discussion within the devoted fan base.