His latest single ‘Sweet Dreams’ debuts at No. 42 on UK Official Singles Chart
J-Hope of BTS is set to drop his second digital single of the year, "Mona Lisa," on March 21 at 1 p.m., KST.
Following the release of "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" on March 7, J-Hope is returning in just two weeks with a new track.
"Mona Lisa" is a hip-hop R&B song that playfully compares an irresistible love interest to the legendary masterpiece. Unlike the dreamy and sweet atmosphere of "Sweet Dreams," the upcoming single offers a different charm, with the K-pop star personally involved in the songwriting process.
Fans got a surprise preview of the track during J-Hope’s solo concert, "Hope on the Stage," held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Friday and Sunday. After performing "Mona Lisa" live for the first time on Friday, he told the audience, "This song is my way of expressing love. Simply put, Army (BTS fan name) is my masterpiece," drawing enthusiastic cheers from fans.
J-Hope kicked off his North American tour in Brooklyn with two sold-out shows, demonstrating the unwavering support from his fans. The tour will continue with 12 performances across six cities, including Chicago, Mexico City, and Oakland.
The singer will become the first Korean solo artist to headline a concert at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, on April 5 and 7, marking another milestone in his career.
Meanwhile, his recent single "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" debuted at No. 42 on the UK’s Official Singles Chart, Friday, local time, marking his sixth solo entry on the chart.
Following his feature on "LV Bag (feat. J-Hope of BTS & Pharrell Williams)," "Sweet Dreams" became his second charting song this year. The single also topped three separate UK charts — Single Downloads, Single Sales, and Physical Singles — making it the first time J-Hope has simultaneously claimed No. 1 across multiple categories with a solo release.
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