All seven members of BTS have now achieved top 10 solo albums on the Billboard 200 chart, with Jin’s “Happy” entering at No. 4 on the latest ranking (dated Nov. 30). This milestone adds to the individual success of J-Hope, Jimin, Jung Kook, RM, Suga, and V within the group.
The Billboard 200 Chart
The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums in the U.S. each week based on various metrics like album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA), and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). These units represent different forms of consumption, with the latest chart set to be released on Nov. 26, 2024. Stay updated on all chart news by following @billboard and @billboardcharts on X and Instagram.
BTS’s Success
BTS initially entered the top 10 with “LOVE YOURSELF: Her” on Oct. 7, 2017, peaking at No. 7. This marked the beginning of their impressive run with seven top 10 albums, six of which reached the coveted No. 1 spot.
RM was the first member to achieve a top 10 solo album on the Billboard 200, reaching No. 3 with “Indigo” on Dec. 31, 2022. He later returned to the top 10 with “Right Place, Wrong Person,” hitting No. 5 on the June 8, 2024 chart.
Individual Members’ Top 10 Albums
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RM
Title; Peak; Chart Date
Indigo; No. 3; Dec. 31, 2022
Right Place, Wrong Person; No. 5; June 8, 2024 -
Jimin
Title; Peak; Chart Date
FACE; No. 2; April 8, 2023
MUSE; No. 2; Aug. 3, 2023 -
Suga (as Agust D)
Title; Peak; Chart Date
D-DAY; No. 2; May 6, 2023 -
J-Hope
Title; Peak; Chart Date
Jack in the Box; No. 6; Sept. 2, 2023
HOPE ON THE STREET VOL. 1; No. 5; April 13, 2024 -
V
Title; Peak; Chart Date
Layover; No. 2; Sept. 23, 2023 -
Jung Kook
Title; Peak; Chart Date
GOLDEN; No. 2; Nov. 18, 2023 -
Jin
Title; Peak; Chart Date
Happy; No. 4; Nov. 30, 2024
FAQs
Q: How many top 10 solo albums have BTS members achieved?
A: All seven members of BTS have now entered the top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart as soloists.
Q: Who was the first BTS member to reach the top 10 as a soloist?
A: RM was the first BTS member to achieve a top 10 solo album with “Indigo.”
Credit: www.billboard.com
