All 7 Members of BTS Have Now Reached the Top 10 of the Artist 100 Chart

By kpoppo on September 19, 2023

V's Solo EP "Layover" Reaches Top 10 on Billboard Charts

V, a member of the popular K-pop group BTS, has achieved a significant milestone in his solo career. His latest solo EP, "Layover," has debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, earning 100,000 equivalent album units in its opening week (Sept. 8-14) [keyword: Billboard charts]. This marks V's first solo entry on the chart, and he joins the ranks of his fellow BTS members who have also achieved success in their solo endeavors [keyword: BTS members].

Success on the Billboard Artist 100 Chart

V's solo EP has propelled him to new heights on the Billboard Artist 100 chart. He re-enters the chart at an impressive No. 3 position, making it his first time reaching the top 10 [keyword: Billboard Artist 100 chart]. This achievement solidifies V as the seventh and final member of BTS to reach the top 10 in a solo capacity [keyword: BTS members]. Let's take a look at each member's highest peak on the chart:

• Jin - No. 10, Nov. 12, 2022
• RM - No. 6, Dec. 31, 2022
• Jimin - No. 1, April 8, 2023
• Agust D/Suga - No. 3, May 6, 2023
• Jung Kook - No. 5, July 29, 2023
• J-Hope - No. 6, Sept. 2, 2023
• V - No. 3, Sept. 23, 2023

Solo Success on the Billboard 200 Chart

In addition to his success on the Artist 100 chart, V has also made a significant impact on the Billboard 200 chart [keyword: Billboard 200 chart]. "Layover" is the fifth solo project by a BTS member to reach the top 10. Let's take a look at each solo project and its peak position:

• RM - "Indigo" - No. 3, Dec. 31, 2022
• Agust D - "D-Day" - No. 2, May 6, 2023
• Jimin - "Face (EP)" - No. 2, April 8, 2023
• J-Hope - "Jack in the Box" - No. 6, Sept. 2, 2023
• V - "Layover (EP)" - No. 2, Sept. 23, 2023

BTS's Achievements as a Group

As a group, BTS has achieved remarkable success on the Billboard charts [keyword: BTS achievements]. They have spent a total of 21 weeks at No. 1 on the Artist 100 chart, making them the group with the most weeks at the top [keyword: Billboard Artist 100 chart]. This achievement places them fourth overall, behind Taylor Swift (79 weeks), Drake (37 weeks), and The Weeknd (28 weeks).

BTS has also had an impressive run on the Billboard 200 chart. They have tallied seven top 10 albums, including six No. 1s [keyword: Billboard 200 chart]. Their chart-topping albums include "Love Yourself: Tear," "Love Yourself: Answer," "Map of the Soul: Persona," "Map of the Soul: 7," "Be," and "Proof" [keyword: BTS albums].

With V's solo success and BTS's continued achievements as a group, it is evident that K-pop continues to make a significant impact on the global music scene [keyword: K-pop groups]. The dedication and talent of these artists have captivated audiences worldwide, solidifying their position as international superstars.

Source: Billboard