BTS’s J-Hope has done it again—making waves on the Billboard Hot 100!

On April 1, the latest Billboard chart for the week of April 5 was released, and J-Hope’s new digital single MONA LISA debuted at No. 65. This achievement marks J-Hope’s 7th entry on the prestigious Hot 100 chart as a solo artist, tying him with fellow BTS member Jungkook for the most Billboard Hot 100 entries by a K-pop solo artist.

J-Hope’s journey on the Hot 100 began in 2019 with his hit Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G), which peaked at No. 81. He continued to make his mark with MORE and Arson from his debut solo album Jack In The Box in 2022. In 2023, his collaboration with J. Cole, on the street, reached No. 60, showing off his consistent success in the solo scene.

But 2024 is shaping up to be even bigger for J-Hope. This year alone, he has made an impressive impact with three tracks on the Hot 100: LV Bag (feat. j-hope & Pharrell Williams) (No. 83), Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel) (No. 66), and of course, MONA LISA.

Not only is he dominating the Hot 100, but MONA LISA is also making waves on global charts. It reached No. 14 on the Global 200 and No. 9 on the Global (Excl. U.S.) charts, marking his personal best ranking. This is the first time his song cracked the top 10 on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart, proving his worldwide popularity.

In addition, MONA LISA hit No. 1 on the Digital Song Sales chart and appeared on several other global charts, reinforcing J-Hope’s status as a global music sensation.

BTS members are continuing to show off their solo success, with J-Hope’s Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel) staying on the Global 200 (No. 41) and Global (Excl. U.S.) (No. 21) charts for three weeks straight. Fellow members Jimin and Jungkook also continue to shine—Jimin's MUSE with the title track Who (No. 45) and Jungkook’s Seven (feat. Latto) (No. 120) have maintained spots on the Global 200, with Who (No. 32) and Seven (No. 65) staying strong on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart.

With each release, it’s clear that J-Hope, along with his BTS members, is continuing to redefine what it means to be a global star.

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It’s official—Good Partner is getting a second season!

On April 3, 2025, SBS confirmed the exciting news that Good Partner will return for Season 2.

However, fans will have to wait a little longer for more details as the production is still in its early stages.

SBS revealed, “While the production for Season 2 has been confirmed, the broadcast schedule, filming dates, and cast have not been finalized. We are still in discussions.”

Good Partner originally aired last September, and it quickly became a fan favorite. The drama follows Cha Eun Kyung (played by Jang Na Ra), a seasoned divorce lawyer, and rookie lawyer Han Yoo Ri (played by Nam Ji Hyun), who is new to handling divorce cases.

The series was a hit, with a peak viewership rating of 17.7% (Nielsen Korea, nationwide households).

Both Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun were praised for their performances, with Jang Na Ra receiving her first acting award after 23 years in the industry at the 2024 SBS Drama Awards, and Nam Ji Hyun taking home the Best Acting Award.

Now, with the news of Good Partner Season 2, fans are eagerly wondering if the original cast will return. Will Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun reprise their roles, or will new faces join the team? Lee Jong Suk, a close friend and fellow actor of Jang Na Ra, has expressed his excitement for the continuation of the series and fully supports his friend's success.

As discussions continue, fans are keeping their fingers crossed for the return of their favorite characters.

Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated season.

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