• "Some" ARMYs Step Up To Express Support Over BLACKPINK's Jennie and BTS V's Rumored Relationship Despite No Confirmation From Them

    As suspicions of BLACKPINK's Jennie and BTS V's romantic relationship have not subsided for several days, fans have stepped up themselves.

    BTS Some fans issued a statement on May 24th and supported the two's love.

    An article titled "[Official] BTS Gallery Statement" was posted on the online community BTS Gallery earlier in the day. 

    The author of the post said, "There have already been many opinions among long-time fans that respect and support each member's love, and more fans have left supportive messages after the romance rumor," adding, "We will announce a statement after collecting majority opinion from gallery fans".

    In the meantime, he released a statement reflecting the opinions of "All the BTS Gallery."

    They said in a statement, "On May 22, BTS V and BLACKPINK Jennie were seen on Jeju Island. V and Jennie, who went back to their 20s after escaping from their star life, were spending precious time driving in Jeju Island".

    "The fans decided to watch silently and support the two", they said. "We thought life as a young Kim Tae Hyung in his 20s, not as BTS V, should also be respected".

    They added, "We actively support the love between V and Jennie, who are having the most beautiful moment of their lives, like the BTS album called 'The Most Beautiful Moment in Life'".

    Finally, they added, "We sincerely hope that they can continue to meet happily and consider each other in the future".

    As of 5 p.m. on the same day, about 60 comments were posted on the article.

    Some netizens said in the comments, "I hope both of them are happy", "I think they really look good together", "ARMY supports V", and "Happy Birthday".

    On the other hand, "Why are you accepting it when it's not even confirmed? Who wrote this statements on their own?", "What kind of support is that?". Some netizens responded, "We don't support you", and "Please give us a statement of withdrawal".

    Rumors of a romantic relationship between Jennie (real name Kim Jennie) and V (real name Kim Tae Hyung) surfaced on May 22nd when a photo was posted on various social media.

    The photo was taken by a netizen, and was circulated with an article saying, "I witnessed two people presumed to be two people on Jeju Island".

    In this situation, Jennie's agency YG Entertainment said, "We have nothing to say". (This paper reported on May 23rd)

    V's agency, Big Hit Music, has yet to reveal any position.

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  • BTS’s Jin Dominates MY1PICK Weekly Rankings for 43 Weeks Straight

    BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

    In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

    But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

    Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

    The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

    Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

    Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

    Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

    As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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