On March 22, 2025, notable music account @kchartsmaster announced that the latest single “Mona Lisa”by BTS member j-hope has achieved the remarkable feat of topping the Worldwide iTunes Chart. Released just a day earlier on March 21, the track’s success is a testament to j-hope’s enduring popularity.
According to a report from OSEN, “Mona Lisa”dominated the Top Song Charts across an impressive 67 countries and regions, including high-ranking placements in Brazil, France, and Japan, as of 8:00 AM on March 22, 2025. The single also secured the top position on the European iTunes Song Chart.
The music video for “Mona Lisa”has captured global interest, ranking in the Top 10 of YouTube’s Rising Videos charts in 22 countries, such as the United States, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and Australia, as reported by OSEN. The video has garnered more than 4.3 million views and continues to climb rapidly.
Excitement among fans is palpable as they flood social media platforms with praise for j-hope’s latest accomplishment. One enthusiastic fan noted that this adds another impressive milestone to the artist’s illustrious career.
“Another impressive milestone for him!”commented a fan on X.
Comments continued to pour in, with fans applauding his “King Moves”and declaring that the “Mona Lisa”era is officially in full swing. One fan highlighted j-hope’s global impact, stating:
“j-hope stays proving his global impact! ‘MONA LISA’ hitting #1 worldwide just shows how unstoppable his artistry is. King moves only…”commented another fan.
“j-hope snapping with that #1 debut! MONA LISA era in full effect!”reacted another fan.
“Of course it does! Hobipower is hobipowering!”remarked another fan.
Additional reactions have celebrated the track’s quality, with listeners deeming it a “dope”and “banger.”One fan went so far as to declare that the BTS member is indeed making history.
“Well deserved, song is total dope.”wrote another fan.
“Let’s go j-hope! ‘Mona Lisa’ is such a banger!”exclaimed another fan.
“J-hope keeps making history! ‘MONA LISA’ straight to the top!”added another fan.
Exploring j-hope’s Recent Solo Projects: LV Bag, Sweet Dreams, and Mona Lisa
Following his completion of mandatory military service in October 2024, j-hope made his musical comeback with “LV Bag,”a collaboration with Don Tolliver featuring Pharrell Williams. Released on February 21, 2025, this single merged Tolliver’s smooth melodic rap with Pharrell’s innovative production style, topped off by j-hope’s dynamic delivery.
The track gained initial exposure during Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Fall/Winter 2025 runway show in Paris, where j-hope was present. It impressively debuted at No. 83 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Continuing shortly thereafter, j-hope excited fans at the Hope on the Stage concert in Seoul by teasing his love song “Sweet Dreams”featuring Miguel. He shared with the audience that this would be his first love song, reflecting a heartfelt serenade dedicated to the ARMY.
Released on March 7, 2025, “Sweet Dreams”is a pop and R&B track that lyrically delves into the nature of love, as detailed in a press release by The Korea Times. The single debuted at the top of the Billboard Digital Song Sales Chart and achieved No. 66 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Following closely on its heels, “Mona Lisa”was released on March 21, 2025. This vibrant hip-hop and R&B track beautifully captures the essence of being infatuated with someone special, drawing inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic masterpiece—a metaphor for the timeless allure of love.
Looking ahead, j-hope is set to headline Lollapalooza Berlin on July 12 and 13, 2025, further cementing his status as a global musical icon.