• "Acting? Him?" — Korean netizens react to Dex from "Single's Inferno" landing lead role in new drama

    Rising entertainer and 'Single’s Inferno 3' star Dex is making waves with his latest role as the male lead in the upcoming web drama 'Tarot.'

    As reported by OSEN on January 12, Dex has secured the lead role in the U+ Mobile TV series 'Tarot,' a thrilling drama featuring seven different mystery stories.

    Each protagonist in the series receives a unique tarot card, and Dex is set to play one of these central characters.

    Korean netizens took to the popular online community, Theqoo, to share their thoughts on Dex's new venture.

    Here's what some had to say:

    "I thought he was great hosting the show, and his eloquence will serve him well in this new challenge."

    "It's nice to see him taking on new opportunities when they come his way."

    "Acting? Him?"

    "Does he even have the skills to be a male lead?"

    "Web drama? Well, that's okay then."

    "He's gaining so much popularity lately."

    "Hmm."

    "How's his acting?"

    "I believe he'll do well."

    "He's the male lead?"

    "Wishing him the best of luck."

    "It's just a web drama. Many idols try acting in these."

    "Excited to see him in action! ?"

    "Who needs acting background? Just be a viral influencer, and qualifications don't matter."

    "Funny how everyone cheers for a guy, but if it were a girl, people would start hating. ?"

    What are your thoughts?

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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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