Netizens unite in defense of Highlight's Dongwoon,

Highlight's Dongwoon recently took to YouTube to apologize to his fans after news of his upcoming marriage surfaced.

In his sincere message, he expressed regret for the delayed greeting and nervousness he displayed during the live session, aiming to address any concerns or anger caused by his engagement.

Dongwoon openly admitted to feeling anxious about the potential misinterpretation of his written words and opted for a live broadcast to convey his thoughts and stories more accurately.

He sincerely apologized to his fans, acknowledging that the sudden news of his marriage might have caused them distress and confusion, affecting their sleep and eating patterns.

Dongwoon empathized with their feelings and understood the need for time to process the news.

Moreover, Dongwoon also expressed remorse for burdening his fellow Highlight members and fans with his decision. He acknowledged the weight it placed on them and extended a heartfelt apology.

He assured everyone that he would strive to do his best and appreciated the messages he had received, emphasizing that he was taking time to reflect on them.

While some fans criticized Dongwoon for not reading a prepared letter during his apology, others expressed concerns that his marriage might disrupt Highlight's upcoming comeback activities.

However, Korean netizens on various media portals, including Naver and Nate, have come to the defense of the idol. They criticized his fans and questioned why his marriage news would be something to apologize for.

Several comments from netizens included:

"Is getting married something to be sorry about? I don't know…geez."

"If they're true fans, they should congratulate him."

"He didn't deceive his fans or openly flaunt his relationship on social media. It's not a shotgun wedding, and he's not even leaving the group. I don't understand why he has to apologize for getting married. Do his fans expect him to remain single until retirement?"

"Why is he apologizing? Should his fans also avoid getting married and live alone forever?"

"They're crossing the line."

"He's already in his thirties. It's a good age to get married. It's not like he committed adultery or something. Why does he need to apologize?"

Meanwhile, Highlight's agency, Around US Entertainment, confirmed that Dongwoon would continue actively promoting as a group member even after his marriage.

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BTS's Jungkook is making history with his solo track Seven! The song has officially surpassed 2.1 billion streams on Spotify, making it the first and only song by an Asian artist to reach this incredible milestone.

Seven achieved this feat in just 518 days, becoming the fourth-fastest song ever on Spotify to hit 2.1 billion streams globally. This remarkable achievement solidifies Jungkook’s status as the “Music King” with unmatched power in the global music scene.

Before this, Seven already made history by becoming the first song by an Asian artist to hold the number one spot on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global for an impressive 71 days. It also held the top spot for 9 weeks on the Weekly Top Songs Global chart in 2023, marking the longest reign for any male artist’s song worldwide that year. Additionally, Seven became the first K-pop solo track to remain on the Daily Top Songs Global chart for more than 500 days, proving its massive longevity.

Jungkook’s achievements don’t stop there. His solo tracks also earned spots on Spotify’s Top Tracks of 2024 Global list, making him the first Asian solo artist to have multiple songs on the platform’s annual global year-end chart. Seven even ranked 41st on Apple Music's Top Songs of 2024: Global year-end chart, setting a new record as the only K-pop solo artist song to be ranked for two consecutive years.

The song’s success extends beyond streaming charts. It debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, staying on the chart for 15 weeks. It also dominated the Billboard Global (excluding the U.S.) chart for 9 weeks in a row and topped the Global 200 chart for 7 weeks. Jungkook made history as the first Asian solo artist to chart continuously on both of these charts for a stunning 75 weeks.

In the UK, Seven entered the Official Chart’s Top 100 at number 3 and maintained a 14-week streak, becoming the first K-pop solo artist song to achieve such a feat.

Jungkook’s personal Spotify profile also reached a major milestone with 7.9 billion streams (before filtering), making him the K-pop artist with the fastest and first-ever solo artist to surpass this number.

With Seven, Jungkook has broken numerous global records, including the fastest to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify (before filtering), the most weekly streams for a male artist’s track (89.74 million), and the fastest 100 million streams (after filtering). He also holds the record for the most number-one hits (3) on the MENA chart by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), earning him recognition in the Guinness World Records.

At the Billboard Music Awards, Jungkook has also been crowned the "most awarded" K-pop solo artist, with a total of 3 trophies over the past two years.

Jungkook continues to shatter records and prove that he’s truly a force to be reckoned with in the global music world!

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