“As. They. Should!”- Fans celebrate as BTS becomes the 1st & only K-pop group with all members reaching Top 10 on Billboard 200 with their solo albums

BTS has once again made history, this time showcasing their collective and individual impact on the music industry. On November 25, 2024, Billboard officially announced that Jin’s solo album Happy had entered the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart. This achievement means that all seven members of BTS now have solo albums that have reached the top 10 of the Billboard 200, an unprecedented feat for a K-pop group.

This accomplishment cements the group as the first-ever K-pop group in history to achieve this milestone as individual artists. Beyond K-pop, they have joined the legendary band The Beatles as the 2nd group internationally to have all the member's solo albums reach the top 10 on the Billboard 200.

Billboard itself broke the news, leading to an outpouring of celebrations from ARMYs worldwide. Fans have taken to social media platforms to commemorate this achievement, praising the members for their hard work as solo artists while maintaining their group dynamic.

"As. They. Should! Deserved!!!"

“This is truly a historic achievement! Each member has earned this milestone through their individual hard work and talent.” A fan wrote.

“Congratulations kings successful as a band and as soloists ofc!” A fan stated.

“For asian, man, we paved the way,” a fan used one of RM’s lyrics.

Other fans also expressed similar sentiments.

“Chapter two you have been amazing,” a fan exclaimed.

“The "first in history" allegations don't stop smh,” a fan expressed.

“From 7 to solo... always at the top...That’s BTS y'all!!!” Another fan exclaimed.

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BTS makes history on the Billboard 200 chart

On November 25, 2024, BTS’ Jin achieved a milestone in his solo career when his first solo album Happy debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart. With a total of 77,000 album units sold in its debut week, Happy has marked Jin's official entry into the Billboard 200's top 10.

This achievement carries additional significance for BTS as a group. With Jin's entry into the top 10, all seven members of the group have now earned spots in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart for their solo albums,

BTS as a group first reached the top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart with LOVE YOURSELF: Her, which debuted and peaked at No. 7 on the chart dated October 7, 2017. Since then, the group has gone on to achieve six No. 1 albums, making them the K-pop group with the most No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 in history.

Here is a breakdown of all the BTS members' solo Billboard 200 top 10 entries:

RM

• Indigo (No. 3 peak, 2022)
• Right Place, Wrong Person (No. 5, 2024)

Jimin

• FACE (No. 2, 2023)
• MUSE (No. 2, 2023)

Suga (as Agust D)

• D-DAY (No. 2, 2023)

J-Hope

• Jack in the Box (No. 6, 2023)
• HOPE ON THE STREET VOL. 1 (No. 5, 2024)

V

• Layover (No. 2, 2023)

Jungkook

• GOLDEN (No. 2, 2023)

Jin

• Happy (No. 4, 2024)

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Adding to the celebration, members Jungkook and Jimin have been nominated as soloists at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. Jungkook has received six nominations, while Jimin has earned two. Fans are eagerly anticipating the awards ceremony to see which honors the two members will take home.