BTS topped the 'Billboard 200' with their new album 'Proof'.

On June19th (local time), US Billboard announced that BTS' 'Proof' topped the main album chart 'Billboard 200'.

'Proof' recorded the album sales of 314,000 copies in the first week of its release.

Billboard calculates the album consumption ranking by adding up the sales volume of traditional albums such as physical albums, the number of streaming to album sales (SEA), and the number of digital music downloads converted to album sales (TEA).

Billboard explained, "'Proof' set the highest sales record for both total and physical album sales among group albums released this year."

With this, BTS has released a total of 'LOVE YOURSELF 轉 'Tear'' in 2018, including 'LOVE YOURSELF 結 'Answer'', 'MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA', 'MAP OF THE SOUL : 7', and 'BE'. They set a record for having six albums to top the 'Billboard 200'.

The Billboard single chart 'Hot 100' performance of the title song 'Yet To Come' of 'Proof' is also expected, and this will be announced on June 20th (local time).

Meanwhile, 'Proof' is an anthology album that tells the story of BTS 9 years after their debut.

The title song 'Yet To Come' swept the music charts immediately after its release, receiving a lot of love from fans.

After their comeback, BTS will be on MBC M's 'Show! Champion', Mnet's 'M Countdown', KBS2's 'Music Bank', and SBS 'Inkigayo' also won four music shows.

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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