BTS’ j-hope Celebrates Success with ‘Sweet Dreams’
On March 18, 2025, j-hope from BTS achieved a remarkable milestone by claiming the top spot on the Billboard Digital Song Sales Chart with his newest single, Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel). Released just days earlier on March 7, 2025, the track also made a strong debut at No. 16 on the Global 200 Chart and No. 66 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.
The Essence of ‘Sweet Dreams’
BIGHIT Music describes Sweet Dreams as a pop R&B song that encapsulates the profound emotions of love. According to their official statement, the track expresses a heartfelt longing to both love and be loved, likening the sensation of falling in love to a sweet dream, as highlighted in a report by The Korea Times.
Concert Preview and Dedication to Fans
Prior to its official release, j-hope introduced Sweet Dreams during his solo concert tour, Hope on the Stage, in Seoul. During the performance, he expressed his affection for ARMYs, stating:
“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,”he shared, according to The Korea Times.
Fan Reactions and Support
The news of j-hope’s success ignited a wave of celebration among fans on social media, who eagerly shared their elation over his Billboard triumph. One fan declared that “good music always wins!”echoing the sentiment of j-hope’s supporters worldwide.
“good music always wins!”
Fans continued to send heartfelt congratulations, marking this as j-hope’s first No. 1 on the digital sales chart. Many addressed him affectionately as “Jay,” a name he prefers in the US. Comments flooded in such as:
“FINALLY HE GOT HIS FIRST #1 ON DIGITAL SONG SALES,”commented another fan.
“Congratulations my handsome Jay and I hope all your sweet dreams come true,”reacted another fan.
“Jay deserves only the best. Congratulations amore mio,”remarked another fan.
The supportive reactions continued with fans commemorating j-hope’s significant achievement as an incredible feat. A sense of gratitude was also expressed for the ARMY’s unwavering support:
“Wow, what an incredible milestone for j-hope!”wrote another fan.
“Conquering all charts. Congratulations king,”said another fan.
“This is Hobi’s first #1 on this chart! he deserves it so much omg. Thank you to all the armys who supported,”added another fan.
Spotlight on Recent Projects
In addition to Sweet Dreams, j-hope recently featured in Don Toliver’s single, LV Bag, alongside Pharrell Williams, which debuted on February 21, 2025. This track was notably teased during the Louis Vuitton Men’s Fall/Winter 2025 runway show in Paris, where j-hope was in attendance. Following its release, LV Bag reached No. 83 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.
Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel) quickly climbed the charts, reaching the No. 1 position on the iTunes Top Songs Chart in 79 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan, just a day after its launch. The song also prevailed on both the Worldwide and European iTunes Song Charts, with its music video amassing nearly 13 million views at the time of this writing.
At the Hope on The Stage concert held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on March 14, 2025, j-hope performed a preview of his upcoming song Mona Lisa. During the show, he remarked to his fans:
“This song is my way of expressing love. Simply put, Army (BTS fan name) is my masterpiece.”
Looking ahead, the dynamic artist is set to release his second digital single, Mona Lisa, on March 21, 2025, at 1 PM KST.