BTS continues to break records and redefine global music success. With Jin’s latest album Happy debuting at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart dated November 30, 2024, all seven members of the iconic K-pop group have now achieved top 10 placements on the prestigious chart as soloists.
This historic milestone further cements BTS’s legacy as a cultural phenomenon, showcasing the individual artistry and global reach of each member.
Billboard 200 and Its Metrics
The Billboard 200 ranks the most popular albums in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption, as compiled by Luminate. Rankings are determined by:
- Album Sales: Physical and digital album sales.
- Track Equivalent Albums (TEA): 10 digital track sales equate to one album unit.
- Streaming Equivalent Albums (SEA): 3,750 ad-supported streams or 1,250 paid/subscription streams equate to one album unit.
The new chart, dated November 30, 2024, will be fully available on Billboard's website on Tuesday, November 26.
BTS’s Journey to the Billboard 200
BTS as a group first entered the Billboard 200’s top 10 with LOVE YOURSELF: Her, which debuted and peaked at No. 7 on the chart dated October 7, 2017. Since then, they have achieved a total of seven top 10 entries, including six No. 1 albums.
BTS Members’ Solo Achievements
Jin’s Happy marks a new milestone for the group, joining his fellow members in achieving top 10 placements as soloists:
- RM: The first BTS member to reach the top 10 with Indigo, peaking at No. 3 (December 31, 2022). RM returned to the top 10 with Right Place, Wrong Person, which hit No. 5 on June 8, 2024.
- J-Hope, Jimin, Jung Kook, Suga, V, and now Jin have all reached similar heights with their solo albums, proving their individual artistry resonates globally.
BTS: A Legacy of Group and Solo Success
BTS has consistently set new benchmarks, both as a group and through their solo ventures. Their ability to dominate the charts individually and collectively speaks to their versatility and the loyalty of their ARMY fanbase worldwide.
With Jin’s Happy marking the final piece of this achievement, BTS once again demonstrates why they remain one of the most influential acts in music history.
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