BTS J-Hope’s ‘HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1’ tops Worldwide iTunes album chart, surpassing Beyonce’s ‘Cowboy Carter’

Jung Ho-seok, also known as J-Hope, a member of the popular group BTS and a talented rapper, has once again achieved a historic feat. Despite fulfilling his military duties, he has released his album ‘HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1’ and made waves in the music industry.

J-Hope’s most recent album has outdone Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ as it reached the top spot on the iTunes album chart worldwide, according to Kworb.

As of this moment, J-Hope’s album has achieved a score of 24826 on the iTunes album chart, exceeding Beyoncé’s 24379 points.

J-Hope’s success on the iTunes song chart remains strong as he holds the top two spots with his songs “NEURON”and “i wonder…,”both featuring his fellow group member Jungkook.

BTS J-Hope’s ‘HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1’ dominates the worldwide iTunes album chart

Along with the album, the title track “NEURON,”which features Gaeko and yoonmirae, was released to mark the artist’s comeback. Fans were delighted to hear the Arson singer’s newest musical project on March 29, 2024, at 1 PM KST.

Featuring six tracks, HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1 highlights the idol’s diverse musical skills and depth as an artist, providing a variety of sounds and emotions.

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, which has a 27-song tracklist, showcases duets with artists such as Miley Cyrus and Post Malone, and also includes renditions of timeless hits like Dolly Parton’s “Jolene”and The Beatles’ “Blackbird.”

Despite Beyoncé’s strong presence on streaming platforms such as Apple Music, the member of BTS was able to claim the number one position on the global iTunes album chart. This success also extends to the iTunes song chart, where he currently holds the top two spots with his songs “NEURON”and “i wonder…”.

This accomplishment elevates him above other popular songs such as TEXAS HOLD ‘EM and II MOST WANTED by Beyoncé, as well as chart-toppers like Beautiful Things by Benson Boone and Lose Control by Taylor Swift.

Alongside the album, a six-part docuseries titled HOPE ON THE STREET has been released, offering a glimpse into the artist’s creative journey. Each episode features an original soundtrack from the album, providing fans with a more profound understanding of the musician’s artistic process.

The docuseries chronicles J-Hope’s journey through cities including New York, Paris, Osaka, Seoul, and his hometown of Gwangju, highlighting his unwavering dedication to dance in various international locations.

The most recent album from the dancer-rapper builds upon his previous solo release, “Jack in the Box,”which achieved No. 6 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in 2022. In August 2023, an expanded “HOPE Edition”of the album was released, including live recordings from J-Hope’s performance at Lollapalooza and extra instrumental tracks.

Despite being enlisted in the military since April 18, 2023, the members of BTS, including the MORE singer, have still managed to impress and enchant fans all over the world. It is anticipated that BTS will reunite as a group in 2025, after all members have fulfilled their mandatory military service.

In the meantime, supporters can rejoice in the artists’ recent accomplishments and look forward to what lies ahead for the internationally renowned group.