J-Hope of BTS surpasses 500,000 units sold in the U.S. with ‘Chicken Noodle Soup’ featuring Becky G, solidifying his global success.
On June 20th, Chart Data announced that J-Hope‘s solo song, ‘Chicken Noodle Soup’ (featuring Becky G), has exceeded 500,000 units sold in the United States. This figure combines traditional album sales with streaming and digital downloads.
This achievement is particularly impressive considering that ‘Chicken Noodle Soup,’ released in September 2019, was distributed exclusively as a digital single and was also available for free on SoundCloud. J-Hope was heavily involved in the creation of the track, contributing to its writing, composition, choreography, music video direction, and the selection of outfits and accessories.
The song reached number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 55 on the Canadian Billboard Hot 100, and number 82 on the UK Official Singles Chart, achieving simultaneous chart presence in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. Additionally, ‘Chicken Noodle Soup’ sparked a popular dance challenge, gaining widespread popularity. It won the ‘Viral Video of the Year’ award at the Vietnam WebTVAsia Awards 2019 and was included among the ’25 Best Music Videos of the Year’ and ‘Best Music Videos of 2019’ by PopCrush and Idolator.
The music video for ‘Chicken Noodle Soup’ ranked ninth on YouTube’s year-end list of most ‘liked’ videos in 2019 and surpassed 400 million views on May 13, 2024. This success reaffirms J-Hope’s global influence and his ability to connect with audiences around the world.
