BTS Jimin's 'Face' Surpasses 1.8 Billion Streams on Spotify with First Korean Solo Album - A Proud Moment for K-Pop   # BTS Jimin's 'Face' Hits 1.8 Billion Streams on Spotify - A Milestone for K-Pop BTS Jimin's first solo album 'Face' has made history on Spotify with 1.8 billion streams. The album, released by Big Hit Music, reached this milestone in just 348 days, making it the fastest and first Korean language album by a solo artist to achieve this feat. The title track 'Like Crazy' debuted at No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100, followed by 'Set Me Free Part 2' which also made it to the top of the charts, solidifying Jimin's power and popularity.   But it's not just the title track that has been receiving love from fans. All five tracks, including the interlude 'Dive', have surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify, making Jimin the first Korean solo artist to achieve this with all songs on their album. In addition,...

BTS Jungkook's 'Standing Next to You' MV Reaches 100 Million Views in Just 4 Months   # BTS Jungkook's 'Standing Next to You' MV Hits 100 Million Views in Just 4 Months BTS member Jungkook's first solo album title track, 'Standing Next to You' MV has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, according to their agency Big Hit Music on the 9th. The music video reached 100 million views on the 8th at 7:39 PM, just 4 months after its release. 'Standing Next to You' is the title track of Jungkook's solo album 'Golden' and is a retro punk song with a message of standing by each other through any hardships.   The MV, which was shot using cinematic techniques, received high praise for its unique visual style. Jungkook's performance also captivated viewers' attention. With 'Standing Next to You', Jungkook has officially hit over 100 million views for his solo MVs, following 'Seven' and '3D'. The song has ...

BTS Jin's 'Abyss' Surpasses 46 Million Streams on Spotify   # BTS Jin's 'Abyss' Surpasses 46 Million Streams on Spotify BTS Jin's self-composed song 'Abyss' continues to receive love and support from fans all over the world. Released on Jin's birthday, December 4, 2020, 'Abyss' has recently surpassed 46 million streams on Spotify. The song, with its sentimental melody, captures Jin's honest emotions during a time of burnout, resonating with many listeners.   American media outlet Entertainment Weekly praised 'Abyss' and Jin's natural musical talent. Meanwhile, 'Teen Vogue' named 'Abyss' as one of the top moments in K-pop for 2020. Currently serving as an active duty soldier, Jin is expected to complete his military service in June 2024. As a fan of BTS and Jin, I am thrilled to see 'Abyss' gaining recognition and success on Spotify. It truly showcases Jin's musical abilities and heartfe...

BTS J-Hope Pre-Army Service Effect Pop-up Store Opens on March 30th   # BTS J-Hope, Pre-Enlistment Hustle: Pop-up Store Opens on March 30th As BTS fans eagerly await J-Hope's upcoming military enlistment, the idol is keeping himself busy with a new project. On March 30th, a special pop-up store will open in Seoul's Seongdong-gu neighborhood, celebrating the release of J-Hope's special album 'HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1'. According to Big Hit Music, the pop-up store, titled 'HOPE ON THE STREET POP-UP', will run from March 30th to April 5th. It will feature various contents related to J-Hope's 'HOPE ON THE STREET' project, which centers around his roots in dance. The idol hopes to provide a space for fans to directly experience and enjoy his project.   The pop-up store will showcase items related to the special album and documentary series, as well as behind-the-scenes content. The space will also be decorated with a 'street' vibe, re...

BTS J-Hope to Open New Project Popup...Exhibition to Workshop   # BTS J-Hope to Open New Project Popup...Exhibition to Workshop BTS member J-Hope's new project is coming to life in the form of a special exhibition that fans can experience firsthand. According to their agency Big Hit Music, the "Hope On The Street Pop-Up" will be held from March 30th to April 5th in Seongsu-dong, Seoul to commemorate the release of J-Hope's special album "Hope On The Street Vol.1". The pop-up is part of the "Hope On The Street" project, which focuses on J-Hope's roots in dance. With the hope of allowing more people to directly enjoy and experience the project, J-Hope has planned this pop-up event.   The pop-up will feature various contents related to the special album and documentary series that will be released later this month. The space will also be decorated with the theme of "dance" and the "street" vibe, which are key elements ...

BTS Jimin's 'Like Crazy' Surpasses 900 Million Streams on Spotify   # BTS Jimin's 'Like Crazy' Surpasses 900 Million Streams on Spotify BTS member Jimin's solo track 'Like Crazy' from his album 'FACE' has recently surpassed 900 million streams on Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform. This achievement was reached in just 341 days since its release. 'FACE' is a personal album for Jimin, where he candidly expresses his emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through his music, he overcomes the loneliness and struggles of living a glamorous life. The inspiration for 'Like Crazy' came from Jimin's favorite movie, also titled 'Like Crazy.' The song portrays the feelings of loss, pain, and escaping reality after a breakup, just like the movie.   Since its release, 'Like Crazy' has received continuous love and support, leading to its recent milestone of 900 million streams on Spotify. T...

TikTok Music Controversy Sparks Fire in K-Pop...Silence from BTS's Jungkook on 'Seven'   # The TikTok Music Controversy: BTS Jungkook's "Seven" Muted Recently, the hit song "Seven" by BTS member Jungkook has disappeared from the popular video sharing platform TikTok. Even on the group's official account, the music has been muted with a message stating "This sound is not available for use." This is due to an ongoing dispute between TikTok and Universal Music Group , the world's largest music content company, over music usage fees.   According to industry insiders, TikTok has stopped providing Jungkook's "Seven" and "Standing Next To You" since January 27. Other K-pop artists such as Blackpink and their hit songs "Pink Venom" and "Kill This Love" have also been removed, along with solo songs from the members. Additionally, popular songs from other artists like NewJeans' "OMG...

Park Seo-gi Asks for Park Bo-gum's Autograph and BTS Jimin's Signed CD...Tears Were Shed   # Park Seo-gi Asks for Park Bo-gum's Autograph and BTS Jimin's Signed CD...Tears Were Shed As a fan of Park Bo-gum, I was moved by Park Seo-gi's story on the recent episode of MBC's 'Radio Star'. The episode was dedicated to the theme of "Active Family King" and Park Seo-gi shared a heartwarming encounter with Park Bo-gum. During the show, host Jang Do-yeon asked Park Seo-gi about being known as "Park Bo-gum's public girlfriend". Park Seo-gi responded by saying, "I know it may sound exaggerated, but I have been a fan of Bo-gum for a long time. When he enlisted in the military and was discharged, it was during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and there were a lot of chaotic situations." Park Seo-gi continued, "Then, after a long time, I finally got to attend his fan meeting. And he personally called me and asked, 'Sunbaen...

BTS Jungkook Ranks 10th on IFPI's '2023 Global Single Chart'...The Only K-Artist   # BTS Jungkook Ranks 10th on IFPI's '2023 Global Single Chart'...The Only K-Artist BTS member Jungkook has made it onto the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry's '2023 Global Single Chart' top 10. On April 26th , IFPI announced their annual list of music industry trends, with Jungkook's first solo single 'Seven (feat. Latto)' ranking 10th on the chart. As a member of IFPI, which has over 8,000 record labels as members, this achievement is significant for the K-pop industry.   The 'Global Single Chart' combines data from paid subscription streaming and single track downloads to determine the rankings. This year, artists such as Miley Cyrus, SZA, Harry Styles, and Taylor Swift made the list with their songs 'Flower', 'Kill Bill', 'As It Was', and 'Cruel Summer', respectively. Jungkook is the ...

Dancing Means Everything to BTS's J-Hope... Special Album 'HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1' Released   BTS's J-Hope has released his highly anticipated special album 'HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1' on March 29 at 1 PM. Along with the album, a documentary series will be released sequentially starting from the day before the album release. According to Big Hit Music on the 19th, 'HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1' is an album that revolves around J-Hope's artistic roots, street dance. The album contains a total of 6 tracks, showcasing J-Hope's growth as a solo artist.   J-Hope has planned the special album and documentary series organically from the beginning. By sharing the same theme of 'dance' in both the music and videos, he is able to express his message in a more dynamic way. To achieve this, he traveled to various cities such as Osaka, Paris, New York, Seoul, and Gwangju to interact with dancers from different genres and communicate through danc...

BTS Jungkook 14 Consecutive Weeks on Billboard 'Hot 100' and 'Billboard 200' Rankings   # BTS Jungkook Continues to Dominate Billboard Charts with 14 Weeks in a Row on 'Hot 100' and 'Billboard 200' BTS member Jungkook is proving his global popularity once again as he maintains a steady presence on the Billboard charts. According to the latest charts released by Billboard on the 13th, Jungkook's solo album 'Golden' has climbed to 71st place on the main album chart, 'Billboard 200'. The title track of the album, 'Stay Next to You', has also risen 13 spots to 81st place on the main song chart, 'Hot 100'. This marks Jungkook's 14th consecutive week on both charts.   But that's not all - Jungkook and fellow member Jimin have also made their mark on other major Billboard charts, including the 'Global 200' and 'Global '. On the 'Global 200', Jungkook's 'Stay Next to You' , ...

Me and Jungkook are doing well together ... BTS Jimin found ♥ARMY because of the New Year   # BTS Jimin Sends New Year's Greetings to ARMY ! As we welcome the new year, BTS member Jimin took the time to send his heartfelt greetings to ARMY through the global fan community platform Weverse. "Happy New Year, ARMY! I hope you have a happy and healthy year ahead," Jimin wrote in his post. He also added, "I hope this year will be filled with nothing but happiness for all of you."   Jimin, who enlisted in the military with fellow member Jungkook last December, reassured fans by saying, "Jungkook and I are doing well, so don't worry too much and please come visit us often." He also playfully advised fans to indulge in delicious food and not worry about dieting on New Year's Day. In his handwritten letter, Jimin expressed his sincere feelings towards ARMY. "Sometimes it feels like time is passing by slowly, but other times, it feels like ...

BTS's Jin Takes Top Spot for 30 Consecutive Weeks on 'My One Pick' K-POP Chart   # BTS's Jin Continues to Reign as Top Pick on 'My One Pick' K-POP Chart for 30 Weeks Straight BTS's Jin has once again taken the top spot on the 'My One Pick' K-POP chart for the 1st week of February . With a total of 8,733,265 hearts, Jin has secured the #1 spot for the 30th consecutive week. This comes after his impressive win on the 'My One Pick' monthly chart for January, where he received a total of 38,021,200 hearts. It's no surprise that Jin continues to dominate the charts with his unwavering popularity. Even while serving in the military as a training instructor, his fans have shown their unwavering support and love for him.   As a fan of BTS and Jin, I am extremely proud of his achievements and the love he receives from fans all over the world. His talent, charm, and hard work truly make him a deserving top pick on the 'My One Pick' cha...

Jin of BTS Takes Top Spot on My One Pick's K-Pop Monthly Ranking...Highly Anticipated Star for This Year   # Jin of BTS Takes Top Spot on My One Pick's K-Pop Monthly Ranking BTS's Jin has once again proven his unrivaled popularity as he takes the top spot on My One Pick's K-Pop Monthly Ranking for January. With a total of 57.9 million hearts, Jin has secured the first place for the fourth week of January, accumulating a total of 38 million hearts for the month. This marks his 29th consecutive week at the top, showcasing his unstoppable popularity. Last December, Jin also topped the Monthly Ranking with a total of 32.6 million hearts. As the winner of the Monthly Ranking, Jin's face will be displayed on an outdoor advertisement at Yeouido Olympic Road for 7 days as a reward.   Not only in popularity polls, but Jin has also been dominating music charts such as Spotify and iTunes, proving his world-class talent and appeal. As a member of the Korean military, Jin is cu...

BTS Jungkook Nominated for 4 Categories at the 21st Korean Music Awards   # BTS Jungkook Nominated for 4 Categories at the 21st Korean Music Awards BTS member Jungkook has been nominated for four categories at the 21st Korean Music Awards. According to a recent press release from the Korean Music Awards , the platform PRIZM announced the nominees for the 21st KMA ceremony. Jungkook has been nominated for the categories of "Artist of the Year," "Song of the Year," "Best K-Pop Album," and "Best K-Pop Song."   Last year, Jungkook solidified his position as a global pop star with hits like "Seven" and "Golden." Fans are now eagerly anticipating which award he will receive at the 21st KMA. The Korean Music Awards is a prestigious ceremony that evaluates both popularity and musicality, with a total of 26 awards in three categories to be presented this year. The 21st KMA ceremony will be broadcast live on February 29th through t...