Get ready, because in January 2023, VIPs and ARMYs will work together in the best way they ever have.

BIGBANG's Taeyang posted two pictures of himself working in a studio on January 2 (KST). One of the people in the pictures is thought to be BTS's Jimin.

Even though the post itself didn't say much (other than #2023 and @theblacklabel), ARMYs noticed this position:

By comparing it to BTS Jimin's favorite power pose, fans are sure that these pictures hint at the OG idol's long-awaited solo album with the global superstar, which was reported to be coming out in December 2022.

ARMYs also think that the hand in the picture looks "like Jimin's," which makes them think that the man in black with his face covered is the BTS member.

Taeyang surprised his fans in 2022 when he deleted his Instagram feed. Soon after the new start, people started to talk about a comeback.

And this is the first time he has posted on social media since leaving YG Entertainment for THE BLACK LABEL.

Will the results of these big changes be big in 2023? Keep an eye out for news!

Netizens commented:

"That's the hand of Jimin."

"I love this combination."

"No doubt about it, Jimin's fingers. "I'm so excited!"

"I've seen that hand before. I know for sure that's Jimin."

"Wow, I like them both! Let's get this Legend x Legend thing going!"

"That is without a doubt Jimin's hand. Hi Jimin."

"I'm so f*cked up happy about this."

"I can't wait to find out what happens."

"Jimin's hair makes me think that these pictures aren't very new. Maybe they were taken while they were both making a record."

"Take note of that hand. That is 100% Jimin."

"Haha, my worlds are coming together. I couldn't be more ready."

"I'm so excited! I know a Jimin when I see one, so this is too exciting!"

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IVE is on fire, winning big even when the odds are against them!

On January 30, IVE (Ahn Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo) made waves by taking home their fifth music show win with their pre-release song “Rebel Heart.” Despite M Countdown being off the air and replaced with a highlight show, IVE still claimed the top spot for the final week of January.

The show revealed the winner at the end, and to everyone’s surprise, IVE secured their second consecutive #1 victory!

This major achievement marks a historic milestone for the group, reaching five music show wins with just their pre-release track.

Fans, known as DIVE, couldn’t be more excited, and IVE couldn’t be more grateful. In a statement from Starship Entertainment, the group expressed, "It feels like a surprise gift right before our official comeback. We've only had happy moments promoting 'Rebel Heart,' and we're so thankful for this 1st place win."

They went on to add, "Starting from February 3, we will bring even more happiness to DIVE. The title track 'Attitude' we will release then is a song that we all really love, and we hope DIVE will look forward to it."

“Rebel Heart,” released on January 13, is the pre-release track for IVE’s third mini-album IVE EMPATHY, which will drop on February 3. The song has already been making waves on both domestic and international music charts. It continues to perform well on Billboard, landing at 51st on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. and 97th on Billboard Global 200 as of February 1.

But it’s not just chart success that’s getting attention! The “Rebel Heart” dance challenge on TikTok has taken the internet by storm, with the members’ dance challenge videos collectively surpassing 24.96 million views with just two posts.

Additionally, viral challenges like the emoji challenge and the band challenge—where popular Korean bands perform the chorus of “Rebel Heart” in their own style—have sparked enthusiastic responses from fans all over the world.

With their official comeback just around the corner, IVE is poised for even greater success. Get ready for IVE EMPATHY and the double title tracks, including “Attitude,” coming on February 3.

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