BIGBANG member T.O.P has released a photo announcing that he is about to embark on a space trip.

On the 3rd, he posted a picture on his Instagram with the caption "Hi, there!" In the photo, T.O.P can be seen smiling while wearing a uniform with the NASA logo and a VIP access pass around his neck.

As his upcoming space trip draws near, his face is filled with happiness. T.O.P will be participating in "Dear Moon," a lunar tourism project developed by SpaceX, a US space exploration company founded by Elon Musk.

The project was planned by Maezawa Yusaku, who founded Japan's largest online shopping mall, "Zozotown," and he is supporting all expenses.

The project is a schedule where the crew will orbit the moon for about six days aboard the Starship spacecraft being developed by SpaceX.

In addition to T.O.P, "Dear Moon" includes a variety of artists from different countries and fields, such as DJ and producer, photographer, documentary filmmaker, actor, musician, and YouTuber, with a total of 8 crew members planned to participate.

The news has elicited a wide range of reactions from netizens, with many expressing excitement and support for T.O.P's out-of-this-world endeavor.

Here are some of the most notable reactions:

"Wow, this is incredible! T.O.P is truly one of a kind, and I'm so excited to see what he'll bring to this project."

"I never thought I'd see a K-pop idol going to space! T.O.P is breaking boundaries, and I'm here for it."

"I can't believe T.O.P is actually doing this! He's so brave, and I'm sure he'll make all of us proud."

"This is such a unique opportunity, and I'm thrilled that T.O.P gets to be a part of it. I hope he has an amazing time!"

"I'm not even a BIGBANG fan, but I have to admit, this is pretty cool. It's great to see people from different fields coming together for a common goal."

"I don't know much about space, but I trust that T.O.P knows what he's doing. Good luck to him and the rest of the crew!"

"I'm a little worried about T.O.P's safety, but I'm sure SpaceX has everything under control. I just hope he comes back safe and sound."

"I can't even imagine how T.O.P must be feeling right now. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I'm so happy for him!"

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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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