• Korean netizens curious about criticism towards G-Dragon by local media

    On November 6, G-Dragon voluntarily appeared at the Nonhyeon Police Station in Incheon for questioning. The singer had been booked on suspicion of drug use.

    After undergoing four hours of questioning, he received a negative result in a preliminary drug test.

    Korean news stations covered the event extensively. G-Dragon was officially booked on drug-related charges under the Narcotics Control Act on October 25.


    Despite the allegations, he consistently denied ever using drugs. He willingly attended the police investigation and promised full cooperation, including providing any necessary materials.

    During the press conference, G-Dragon projected an air of composure. He effortlessly dismissed the allegations, even adjusting his watch nonchalantly in front of the cameras.

    Some interpreted his behavior as arrogance and a lack of remorse, which drew disapproval from segments of the Korean media. They criticized his demeanor as dismissive. However, this intense scrutiny has left many Korean netizens wondering why G-Dragon is being heavily criticized by the news outlets.

    In response, many netizens have expressed their support for the star. Some question why he should apologize for something that hasn't been proven yet.

    Others note the apparent bias of the media, suggesting that the case doesn't align with their desired narrative.

    Comments from netizens include questioning the motives behind the criticism, expressing sympathy for G-Dragon, and criticizing the Korean news outlets. There is a general sentiment among these netizens that something is amiss in the way G-Dragon is being portrayed in the media, and they feel bad for him.

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  • BTS Jin's 'Running Wild' Soars to No. 1 on Spotify Japan, Hits Global Top 10

    BTS member Jin is taking the world by storm with his hit song Running Wild.

    Released on November 15, Running Wild is the title track from Jin's first solo album, Happy. The song blends a fresh new wave sound with British rock influences and pop rock elements, catching the attention of fans worldwide.

    On November 21, Running Wild reached the top spot on Spotify Japan's Daily Top Songs chart, showing its massive popularity.

    It also ranked No. 2 on the Spotify Top Songs chart in Korea and No. 6 globally, proving its broad appeal.

    Jin’s solo album Happy has also been a huge success. It sold over 219,000 copies on its first day, making it the third-highest album sales for a K-pop solo artist in Oricon Weekly Album Chart history.

    In just three days, Happy reached No. 1 on the Hanteo Country-by-Country Chart in Japan for the third week of November, solidifying Jin's status as a top global artist.

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