Big Bang’s Taeyang with Jimin of BTS. Image from the Black Label via The Korea Herald / ANN
Taeyang of Big Bang debuted on Billboard’s Hot 100 as a solo musician with “Vibe,” ranking No. 76 on the chart.
The collaboration with Jimin of BTS is Taeyang’s first entry on the chart on his own. It was No. 9 on Billboard’s Global Excl. the US chart.
“Vibe” hit the UK’s Official Singles Chart Top 100 at No. 96 and Billboard Japan’s Hot 100 at No. 35.
The digital single came out on Jan. 13 and topped iTunes top songs charts in 100 regions as of Saturday. This is the third time Jimin has put his name atop songs charts in 100 regions, following his solo song “Filter” and drama theme song “With You.”
In the meantime, Taeyang will roll out a solo album sometime in April or May, and is planning a concert as well.