J-Hope’s New Single Kept From A No. 1 Debut By A Popular Rock Band

Like his BTS bandmate, J-Hope is known not just for his work ethic, talent as a performer, and rapping skills, but also for being able to sell music in the streaming era. The South Korean superstar has scored multiple smashes on some of the United Kingdom’s songs rankings that are focused on pure purchases, as fans of the singer and rapper love to show how much they care by buying his music, not just pressing play on streaming sites.

His latest single, “Killin’ It Girl,” almost doubles J-Hope’s number of champions on one tally in the country…but it misses out by a single spot.

“Killin’ It Girl” Debuts at No. 2

“Killin’ It Girl,” a collaboration with rapper GloRilla, debuts on the Official Physical Singles chart at No. 2 this week. The BTS powerhouse is beaten to the summit by “A Little Love,” the latest release from Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro.

J-Hope Adds Another Major Hit to His Growing Tally

J-Hope has only sent a pair of tracks to the Official Physical Singles ranking throughout his career. He appeared on the tally for the first time just a few months ago, when “Sweet Dreams” — a collaboration with R&B superstar Miguel — reached No. 1 and spent 12 weeks as a bestseller.

“Killin’ It Girl” Rules Two U.K. Charts

“Killin’ It Girl” debuts on four charts in the U.K., and it rules half of them. While the track misses the No. 1 space on the Official Physical Singles ranking, it does command both the Official Singles Sales and Official Singles Downloads tallies. The win earns the South Korean musician his fourth leader and milestone tenth tune on the two rosters.

A Top 40 Debut Marks a Career Best for Both Artists

It’s a big week for J-Hope in the U.K., as he also rises to a never-before-seen high point on the Official Singles chart, which ranks the most consumed songs throughout the nation. “Killin’ It Girl” opens at No. 30, bringing both he and GloRilla to new peaks and earning the two artists a debut top 40 smash across the Atlantic.