On April 3 KST, it was revealed that SHINee's Onew has embarked on a new chapter in his career by signing an exclusive contract with GRIFFIN Entertainment, marking a significant milestone.

Inspired by the protective guardian animal 'Griffin', GRIFFIN Entertainment aims to guide artists through the industry's challenges while nurturing their unique talents to shine brightly.

As the inaugural artist under GRIFFIN Entertainment, Onew unveiled a new profile photo alongside the announcement.

Dressed in a cozy knit ensemble, he exudes sophistication, emanating a more mature and refined aura, evident in his earnest gaze.

Jang Moon Sung, CEO of GRIFFIN Entertainment, expressed delight in joining forces with Onew for his new journey. He pledged unwavering support in various capacities to ensure GRIFFIN Entertainment becomes a nurturing sanctuary for artists.

After grappling with health concerns last year that necessitated his absence from SHINee's 8th album promotions and concerts, Onew took a hiatus.

Fans eagerly anticipate his return to the spotlight and are optimistic about his flourishing career under his new agency.

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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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