j-hope’s “Sweet Dreams”Debuts at No. 66 on Billboard Hot 100
On March 18, 2024, it was announced that BTS member j-hope’s newest single, “Sweet Dreams,”which was launched on March 7, 2025, has made its debut on the Billboard Hot 100, entering the chart at No. 66. This milestone marks j-hope’s sixth appearance on this prestigious chart.
His previous Billboard entries include popular tracks such as “Chicken Noodle Soup”featuring Becky G, “Arson,””More,””On the Street”with J. Cole, and “LV Bag”in collaboration with Don Toliver & Pharrell Williams.
According to a statement from BIGHIT Music reported by The Korea Times, “Sweet Dreams”is a captivating pop R&B composition that delves into the depths of love’s emotions, presenting a heartfelt narrative that likens love to a sweet dream.
Fan Reactions to j-hope’s Chart Achievement
Fans have taken to social media to celebrate j-hope’s latest accomplishment, on various platforms expressing their excitement over the single’s chart performance. One admirer remarked on X, commending the rapper’s achievement as “well deserved.”
“j-hope and Miguel coming in strong! Well deserved,”commented a fan on X.
Further celebrating the success, other fans noted that “Sweet Dreams”achieved the highest debut for a K-pop track in 2024, while another expressed optimism that j-hope would break further records.
“Yes! Sweet Dreams is a bop! Congratulations J-hope,”reacted another fan.
“Highest debut on the Hot 100 by a K act this year,”remarked another fan.
“Wow he’ll break all the records for sure,”wrote another fan.
In addition, fans highlighted the authenticity of this achievement, pointing out that j-hope reached this milestone without the aid of radio play, promotional ads, or artificial boosts. Many praised this accomplishment, emphasizing it as a true testament to his enduring influence in the music industry.
“No payola, no radio, no American label, no ads, no 30 version, no media play… Organic,”another fan commented.
“Sweet Dreams is such a sweet hit, it feels soothing and addictive. Can’t stop listening to it for real,”added another fan.
“Impressive debut for j-hope’s “Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)”solidifying his growing global influence,”said another fan.
Delving Deeper: Background on “Sweet Dreams”(feat. Miguel)
In a significant collaboration, j-hope has teamed up with American R&B artist Miguel for “Sweet Dreams,”which was officially released on March 7, 2025. The track beautifully merges j-hope’s smooth vocal style with Miguel’s renowned voice, creating an enchanting late-night vibe.
This composition features production by the acclaimed Johnny Goldstein, with lyrics crafted by esteemed songwriters Sam Martin and Sean Douglas, both of whom have collaborated with major artists like Maroon 5, One Direction, and Madonna.
Prior to its official launch, j-hope gave fans a sneak peek of “Sweet Dreams”during his concert, “Hope on The Stage,”in Seoul. He expressed his sentiment about creating a love song for the first time, dedicating it to his loyal fanbase, the ARMY. He shared:
“I realized I had never made a true love song before, and that’s how ‘Sweet Dreams’ came to be. You could call it my serenade to all of you.”As reported by The Korea Times
Upon its release, “Sweet Dreams”debuted at No. 42 on the Official Singles Chart in the UK, marking j-hope’s sixth solo entry there as of March 14. The single also reached the pinnacle of iTunes’s Top Songs Chart in 79 countries, including the US, UK, Japan, France, Canada, and Australia, shortly after its release on March 8, 2025. The music video for “Sweet Dreams”has notably garnered over 12.9 million views to date.
Looking ahead, j-hope is set to launch his upcoming single titled “Mona Lisa”on March 21, 2025, continuing to build on his success and influence in the global music scene.