Girls' Generation's Taeyeon in 'Queendom 2' shared her feelings ahead of the final contest.

K-pop global girl group comeback Daejeon Mnet 'Queendom 2', led by 'Grand Master' Taeyeon with an overwhelming presence, ends today (2nd) with the final live broadcast stage.

Taeyeon, who has been called a 'girl group's role model' with success from Girls' Generation to solo, makes the atmosphere of the contest where tension revolves with natural jokes in 'Queendom 2' cheerful, and warmly advises and praises the morale of junior singers. She drew attention with her'grand master'-like appearance, such as encouraging them.

Here, Taeyeon not only raised the level of the program by explaining the stage of the contest with her extraordinary affection for junior singers and a rich understanding of the stage but also captured the hearts of global fans once again by performing her role as an MC with her smooth hosting skills.

Taeyeon said, "It was a happy time to see the legend stage of my juniors and talk with them. I want to applaud all the juniors who worked hard during a short period of time. In addition, I hope that viewers will definitely watch the final stage that contains everything about these friends. Lastly, I sincerely thank everyone who was with me,” bringing warmth to her ending.

On the other hand, the final episode of 'Queendom 2', in which Taeyeon proves her class and drives a hot topic, will be broadcast live on Mnet in Korea and Mnet JAPAN in Japan and Abema TV simultaneously at 9:20 pm on June 2nd. It will be broadcast all over the world through the K-POP YouTube channel.

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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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