“AS IT SHOULD” — BTS’ j-hope’s Mona Lisa Debuts at #1 on This Week’s Digital Song Sales Chart, Fans Celebrate

BTS’ j-hope has achieved a remarkable milestone with his newest single, Mona Lisa, which has surged to the top of the Digital Song Sales chart. This notable accomplishment was announced on social media platform X by account @chartdata on March 31, 2025. Since its release on March 21, this track has rapidly gained popularity, firmly establishing itself at the forefront of digital sales.

Fans Celebrate j-hope’s Triumph on Social Media

Enthusiastic fans of BTS’ j-hope flooded social media to share their joy over this success. One fan expressed their pride succinctly, tweeting:

“AS IT SHOULD”

Many others echoed this sentiment, showcasing their support for j-hope’s ongoing achievements. A fan commended his hard work with this message:

“So proud of Hobi and his talent and hard work! He deserves this and so much more. CONGRATULATIONS J-HOPE!”said a netizen.

Another fan highlighted the track’s uniqueness and the strength of j-hope’s influence:

“A unique track with personality. Topping digital sales shows his pull is still very real.”commented an X user.

Fans also noted that j-hope’s success came with minimal promotional support:

“No radio, no industry push, no collab, no payola, no ads. J-hope deserves more, let’s go!”posted another fan.

The support continued unabated, with comments such as:

“CONGRATULATIONS HOBIIIII! SO PROUD OF YOU MY MAN!”read a comment on X.

The Artistic Inspiration Behind Mona Lisa

Prior to its official debut, j-hope presented Mona Lisa during his concert, HOPE ON THE STAGE, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. In a heartfelt moment, he conveyed that the song reflects his love for ARMY, the dedicated fanbase.

The track showcases contributions from notable producers including Blake Slatkin, Cashmere Cat, and Misogi. With a music video released on the same day, Mona Lisa draws inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci’s celebrated artwork, while communicating a profound message that transcends mere visual allure.

BIGHIT Music has elaborated that the song emphasizes intrinsic beauty, celebrating the unique qualities that make individuals special rather than solely relying on external appearances. This makes the track a genuine tribute to beauty in all its forms.

Mona Lisa Makes Waves in Music Charts

On April 1, 2025, Mona Lisa entered the Billboard Hot 100 at position 65. Its success also extended to other prestigious charts: the song reached No. 14 on the Billboard Global 200 and secured the top position on the Digital Song Sales Chart. Notably, this achievement marks j-hope’s second No. 1 single of the year, following the success of Sweet Dreams featuring Miguel.

In addition to the Billboard achievements, Mona Lisa made impressive strides in various international charts, including No. 69 on the Canadian Hot 100, No. 9 on Japan’s Digital Singles chart, and No. 8 on both Japan’s Download Songs chart and New Zealand’s Hot Singles chart. Furthermore, it ranked No. 22 in Singapore’s RIAS chart, No. 84 on South Korea’s Circle chart, and No. 56 on the UK Singles chart.

In March 2025, j-hope also released Sweet Dreams, a collaboration with Grammy-winner Miguel, further showcasing his versatility as an artist.

Watch the music video here

HOPE ON THE STAGE: j-hope’s Triumphant Return

After completing his military service, j-hope has made a triumphant return to the spotlight with his solo world tour, HOPE ON THE STAGE. This extensive tour commenced with a three-night concert series at Seoul’s KSPO Dome, starting on February 28, 2025.

Following the kickoff in Seoul, j-hope is set to perform across major North American venues, including the Barclays Center in New York, Allstate Arena in Chicago, and BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. His tour will then continue into Asia with scheduled performances in Manila on April 12 and 13, Saitama on April 19 and 20, Singapore on April 26 and 27, and Jakarta on May 3 and 4.

Further shows are lined up in Bangkok on May 10 and 11, Macau on May 17 and 18, and Taipei on May 24 and 25, culminating in a grand finale performance in Osaka on June 1.

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