J-Hope isn’t letting 2025 pass without making sure everyone knows it’s his year. The BTS superstar has been on a roll lately, and this week, he adds yet another win to his growing list of solo smashes. His brand new single “Mona Lisa” debuts on the Hot 100, helping him make history yet again.
As the track arrives, it adds to a recent hot streak that has seen the singer and rapper land on the chart almost monthly throughout this year. That consistent success is especially notable considering how long it’s taken him to rack up even just a few wins on the most competitive songs ranking in the U.S.
“Mona Lisa” Is J-Hope’s Seventh Hot 100 Hit
J-Hope returns to the Hot 100 this week with his latest release, “Mona Lisa,” which opens at No. 65. This latest song marks his seventh time appearing on the list, which ranks the most-consumed songs in the U.S. across streaming, sales, and radio play.
J-Hope Has Scored Half of His Hot 100 Hits in 2025
Seven Hot 100 hits is an impressive feat on its own, but what’s even more incredible is how many of those smashes have come in just this year. Of J-Hope’s total solo charting tracks, three have debuted in 2025 alone, including one in each of the past three months.
He kicked things off with “LV Bag,” a collaboration where he was credited as a featured artist. That tune, fronted by Don Toliver and Speedy, which also features Pharrell Williams, opened at No. 83. Not long after, he rose even higher with “Sweet Dreams,” a duet with Miguel, which entered the Hot 100 at No. 66 before slipping off.
Now “Mona Lisa” has managed to beat “Sweet Dreams” by just a single rung, becoming J-Hope’s highest-debuting solo cut of the year so far.
A Slow but Steady Climb on the Hot 100
J-Hope first appeared on the Hot 100 all the way back in October 2019. He was joined by Becky G on “Chicken Noodle Soup,” which reached No. 81. At the time, it was a groundbreaking moment, as very few K-pop soloists had ever landed on the tally.
It wasn’t until 2022 that he returned to the list with two tracks from his Jack in the Box album. “More” and “Arson” each spent a single week on the Hot 100, arriving at Nos. 82 and 96, respectively. Then, in March 2023, “On the Street” with J. Cole debuted at No. 60, and that still stands as his highest-charting solo cut to date.
Is J-Hope’s Album Coming?
J-Hope hasn’t yet explained what this steady stream of releases is leading up to, but fans are hoping it’s part of a bigger plan. While “LV Bag” could easily be part of a future Toliver’s project, both “Sweet Dreams” and “Mona Lisa” are credited to J-Hope as a lead act, and they may very well be part of a forthcoming EP or full-length…but for now, though, the South Korean powerhouse is keeping quiet.
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