j-hope’s “Sweet Dreams”Dance Challenge: A Record-Breaking Phenomenon
As of March 10, 2025, j-hope’s highly anticipated dance challenge for “Sweet Dreams”achieved a remarkable milestone, reaching 200 million views just three days after its launch on BTS’s official Instagram Reels. This surge in popularity was fueled by widespread participation from various artists, who embraced the challenge and contributed to its viral spread across social media platforms.
The Viral Impact on TikTok
On TikTok, the “Sweet Dreams”challenge captivated users, resulting in over 144,000 posts featuring the catchy track. The song was first previewed exclusively on the platform on February 28, 2025, at 11 PM KST, sparking immense creativity among fans as approximately 14,000 new videos are created daily.
This exciting dance challenge was initiated by j-hope alongside his fellow BTS member Jin. Renowned artists such as Taemin from SHINee, Hoshi and Woozi from SEVENTEEN, Yeonjun from TXT, NI-KI from ENHYPEN, San from ATEEZ, Karina from Aespa, and Huh Yunjin from LE SSERAFIM also joined in. Additionally, j-hope collaborated with TWICE members Nayeon and Momo, culminating in a delightful exchange of group signs at the end of their video.
Chart-Topping Success of “Sweet Dreams”
j-hope’s latest single, “Sweet Dreams,”featuring the acclaimed Grammy-winning R&B artist Miguel, is currently dominating global music charts. The song has consistently held the top positions on the Worldwide iTunes Songs and European iTunes Songs charts for three days straight.
Upon its release on March 7, 2025, at midnight KST, “Sweet Dreams”swiftly climbed to #1 on iTunes Top Songs in an impressive 83 countries. This list includes major markets such as the United States, France, Australia, Japan, Canada, and several Southeast Asian nations.
Moreover, the track claimed the top spot on Japan’s Oricon Daily Digital Single Ranking and triumphed in Billboard’s New Music Poll by garnering an impressive 77% of the votes. It was hailed as the week’s favorite new music release, outpacing other contenders like Jennie’s “Ruby”and Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem.”
Celebrating a Solo Milestone
This release marks j-hope’s first solo endeavor following his military service and was celebrated with a fan event dubbed “Sweet Dreamland”in Seoul’s Seom Gavit Convention Hall, providing a unique opportunity for fans to connect with him.
In a bid to promote “Sweet Dreams,”j-hope made a notable appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,”where he performed the new single to a captivated audience. This marks a significant step in his promotion strategy, as he embarks on his first solo world tour, titled “HOPE ON THE STAGE.”
The tour commenced in Seoul with three shows at the KSPO Dome from February 28 to March 2, 2025, and is set to continue with performances across North America, starting with two nights in New York’s Barclays Center on March 13. The extensive tour will feature stops in major cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, Mexico City, as well as several key locations in Asia like Bangkok, Singapore, and Jakarta.
To stay updated on j-hope’s journey and highlights from his “Sweet Dreams”challenge, follow his official channels.