“For Asian men, they paved the way”- Fans celebrate as BTS RM joins Suga, Jimin, Jungkook & V as the only K-pop Acts to reach #1 on US iTunes in 2024

BTS leader RM has joined his bandmates Suga, Jungkook, Jimin, and V as one of the K-pop acts to achieve the No. 1 position on the US iTunes chart. The BTS member accomplished this feat with his latest collaboration with American rapper Megan Thee Stallion - Neva Play.

It is important to note that the explicit version of the track reached No. 1, while the clean version secured the No. 2 spot, meaning that Namjoon simultaneously occupied both the top positions on the chart.

This achievement has made fans ecstatic, as they continue to embrace and enjoy the new track and celebrate his success.

"All while they’re enlisted," a fan reminded.

"Of course they're BTS nothing to expect less from any member," a fan stated.

"The next BTS… is still BTS," another fan stated.

Some other fans used their creativity in their comments,

"You know that we never play, Yeah, we gon' forever slay," a fan creatively used the song's lyrics to describe the achievement.

"THE FATHER OF KPOP IS BACK YALL," another fan exclaimed.

"Wow, RM really knows how to dominate the charts!" a fan commented.

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RM and Megan's Neva Play climbs to the top on US iTunes

Megan Thee Stallion has made a powerful return to the music scene with her new single Neva Play, featuring BTS' RM. This collaboration has generated significant excitement, marking Megan's second major project with BTS or its members, following the much-loved Butter remix in 2021. Although the collaboration was unexpected, it quickly gained traction and captured the attention of fans worldwide.

Just hours after its release, Neva Play made history by propelling Namjoon to become only the fifth K-pop artist to top the US iTunes charts this year. This exclusive group includes none other than his own BTS bandmates—Suga, Jimin, Jungkook, and V, making the group leader's achievement even more special.

RM now boasts a total of six songs that have reached No. 1 on the US iTunes chart, further cementing his status as a standout artist within both the K-pop and global music scene. Here are the six songs that have taken him to the top:

1. Neva Play (with Megan Thee Stallion)
2. Winter Flower (with Younha)
3. Don't (with eAeon)
4. Wild Flower (with Youjeen)
5. Smoke Sprite (with So!YoON!)
6. Don't Ever Say Love Me (with Colde)

By adding Neva Play to this impressive list, RM has tied with his bandmate V, both now having six songs that reached the top spot on US iTunes. This places him in the upper echelon of K-pop artists who have achieved the most No. 1 hits on US iTunes.

Here’s the current ranking of K-pop acts with the most songs hitting No. 1 on the US iTunes chart:

1. BTS – 32
2. Jungkook – 12
3. Jimin – 10
4. Suga – 8
5. V and RM – 6
6. J-Hope – 5
7. BLACKPINK – 3

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Neva Play is a collaboration that highlights the artistry of both Megan Thee Stallion and RM, blending Megan's fierce, high-energy rap with the BTS star's thoughtful and introspective lyrical flow. The track bridges two distinct musical worlds of Western hip-hop and Korean pop.

Fans have eagerly embraced this partnership, and the success of the song shows the ever-growing global influence of K-pop, especially through collaborations like this one.