RM claims third No. 1 as his collaboration misses major charts
- RM collaborated with Tablo on the hip-hop single "Stop the Rain," which sold over 3,500 copies in its first week.
- The single debuted at No. 1 on the Rap Digital Song Sales chart, making RM's third No. 1 and breaking a tie with J-Hope.
- "Stop the Rain" did not chart well outside the Rap Digital Song Sales, indicating a lack of streaming and radio support.
On May 18, 2025, in the United States, RM, the renowned frontman of BTS, marked a notable return to the Billboard charts as a solo artist with his latest single, "Stop the Rain," a collaboration with fellow South Korean artist Tablo. The track debuted prominently, reaching No. 1 on the Rap Digital Song Sales chart, signifying RM's third No. 1 in this category. Although the single enjoyed strong sales, with over 3,500 copies sold during its first week, its streaming performance was disappointing, failing to make it onto several important charts and indicating a lack of radio presence. This apparent disconnect between sales success and streaming performance raises questions about its marketing strategy and the target audience's engagement. RM's achievement with