• Actress Kim Sae Ron is set to return to the entertainment industry after 15 months but netizens aren't pleased

    As per reports from a media outlet on August 10 KST, renowned actress Kim Sae Ron is set to make her comeback to the entertainment industry after an absence of about a year and three months, following her involvement in a DUI incident.

    The production company EI Brothers confirmed to the media on this day that Kim Sae Ron will be featured in the music video for the track titled 'Bittersweet'.

    Christine Corless will perform the upcoming song, and EI Brothers will produce it. Apart from the singer and the title, not much is currently known about the music video, except for the fact that Kim Sae Ron will take on the role of the female lead.

    In the meantime, it's worth noting that Kim Sae Ron had previously been fined 20 million KRW for her role in a collision caused by driving under the influence back in May 2022.

    During the incident, the actress's vehicle struck multiple objects on the roadside, leading to a power outage in the vicinity.

    Netizens comments included:

    "So many male celebrities who have dui and yet are still in the entertainment industry. I hope she learned from her mistakes."

    "DUI is one thing, but how about the pity party cosplay?"

    "Thick-skinned like all the other celebrities who came back!!"

    "Whoever decided it was okay to try to cast her... Are you insane?"

    "Wow, she's the worst."

    "You're making a huge mistake."

    "Just please keep resting."

    "I hope she learned her lesson, and I am glad she's getting another chance!"

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  • BTS's Jimin Breaks Records in Japan with "Who" as it Earns Prestigious 'Gold' Streaming Certification

    BTS’s Jimin is once again proving his global dominance, especially in Japan, where his solo music continues to break records!

    Jimin's hit song "Who", from his second album MUSE, has just been awarded the prestigious Gold streaming certification from the Japan Record Association (RIAJ).

    This honor comes after "Who" surpassed a remarkable 50 million streams in February, making it the first solo song by Jimin to receive this certification in Japan!

    The Japan Record Association certifies music based on total streams, with Gold for 50 million streams, Platinum for 100 million, and Diamond for a massive 500 million.

    This achievement adds another significant milestone to Jimin’s growing solo career.

    Previously, Jimin also earned a Platinum certification for his first album FACE (for 250,000 units shipped) and a Gold certification for MUSE (for over 100,000 units shipped).

    With the Gold streaming certification for "Who", Jimin now holds a total of three prestigious certifications from the Japan Record Association, solidifying his place as a solo artist.

    Not only that, but "Who" made waves on the Billboard charts, staying on the Billboard Hot 100 for an impressive 33 weeks, setting a record for the longest-charting K-pop solo song! It also spent 32 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, showing just how much love fans have for his music.

    Jimin’s solo success doesn’t stop there, as GOLDEN also spent 20 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart, and Jimin continues to dominate the Billboard Japan Artist 100, where he has now charted for 47 weeks! Clearly, Jimin’s popularity is unstoppable!

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