- Run BTS from 2022 resurfaces on Billboard at No. 1
- Jimin’s solo catalog continues to post major streaming and chart milestones.
- The renewed activity reflects mounting demand ahead of BTS’ March comeback.
BTS has made a surprise return to the Billboard charts again with their song Run BTS. A few days ago, the very same track had earlier topped the iTunes Top Songs charts in at least 61 regions, including Brazil, Finland, Mexico, and Greece.
Run BTS, which was initially released in 2022 as a B-side track from the anthology album Proof. By returning to No. 1 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart this week, it established a rare peak for a catalog title. Proof also came in at No. 10 in its 185th week on the World Albums Chart of Billboard, while the group’s live album PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LIVE returned at No. 22.
In a press release, BigHit Music attributed this success to “ARMY's voluntary music streaming efforts,” as reported by Korea JoongAng Daily. The agency further said that the fans are “expressing their anticipation for the new album by going through the band's previous songs and listening to them.” “BTS' past songs, such as Anpanman from the 2018 album Love Yourself: Tear, have also recently topped music charts,” added BigHit Music.
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BTS Jimin’s Solo Impact Adds to Chart Narrative
While BTS' group triumphs make headlines, Park Jimin's solo success continues to grow. As reported by The Korea Herald, Jimin's 2020 single Filter, from Map of the Soul: 7, just topped 500 million streams on Spotify, marking a huge personal milestone for the artist. The song entered Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 87, and was the first title from BTS to top the iTunes Top Songs chart in all 119 regions.
The streaming milestone shows Jimin's expanding presence as a solo singer, complementing his overall Billboard chart effect. His solo tracks, particularly, Who, from the 2024 album MUSE, have already set longevity records on the Billboard 200. It has also recently charted another success by maintaining a multi-week presence on Billboard’s World Albums Chart.
Another of Jimin’s songs, Like Crazy, (FACE,) achieved historic runs on the Hot 100. Additionally, Set Me Free Pt. 2 (FACE), quite recently surpassed 450M Spotify streams as well, showcasing sustained global listenership even three years after its release.
When Set Me Free Pt. 2 first came out in 2023, it peaked at No. 30 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the highest initial rankings ever for a K-pop artist. The song also ranked on the U.K. Official Singles Chart and topped the U.K. sales and download charts. Also, Jimin (MUSE) maintained multi-week presences
What Does This Signify for BTS?
Industry watchers view Jimin's streaming success as part of a larger pattern in which BTS members maintain visibility and commercial significance as solo artists. This individual growth is significantly adding to the group's broader cultural influence, even during their inactivity.
The revived interest in these older tracks follows a familiar pattern of reappearing on charts during promotional cycles or periods of increased fan involvement. As noted earlier, BTS' loyal fanbase has played a critical role in driving coordinated streaming and purchasing, which influences chart positions in numerous markets. It shows that BTS' power remains strong even without fresh releases.
With a new album set to release on March 20, along with the BTS 2026 world tour details set to be announced soon in January, BTS' chart performances are emerging as early markers of their market desire. The mix of catalog durability, along with solo success like Jimin's streaming metrics, and pre-comeback excitement, paints a picture of a band whose global commercial power extends beyond active promotional windows.
