• (G)I-DLE's Yuqi surprises fans with a whopping 10 million won in gift cards, "They can never make me hate you"

    (G)I-DLE's Yuqi is making hearts flutter with her generous display of love for her fans.

    On the 5th of May, the internet was buzzing with tales of 'Yuqi's grand display of fan love' and 'The idol who treats to meals'.

    Recently, after a 6-year journey with (G)I-DLE, Yuqi embarked on her solo career and decided to surprise the fans who showed up to support her stage performances with a special treat.

    Fans of Yuqi shared their experiences, saying, "Yuqi handed out gift cards to fans who came for the pre-recording."

    As per the fans, Yuqi gifted each fan who came to cheer her on during her final solo stage performance with a restaurant gift card loaded with 100,000 won. Fans are now sharing their joy online, posting pictures of the gift cards they received from Yuqi.

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    They shared, "The gift card didn't mention the amount. Imagine our surprise when we found out it was loaded with 100,000 won!" It turns out, Yuqi spent a total of 11 million won for 110 fans, causing quite a stir.

    In light of this, a video of Yuqi interacting with fans during her solo activities has resurfaced.

    In the video, Yuqi responds to fans asking her to treat them to a meal, saying, "If we have time, let's go. I'm honestly planning something. I'll think about it after the activities. I'll let you know later. Someday," earning cheers from the fans.

    Netizens, witnessing Yuqi fulfilling her promise by gifting fans at the end of her activities, are expressing their admiration, saying, "Fans must be so grateful. She joked about treating them to a meal and she actually did it", "It's amazing to see her spend such a significant amount for her fans", "The amount is impressive, but the thoughtfulness for her fans is even more touching", "Do idols treat fans if they like them? Apparently, yes.", "They can never make me hate you"

    Meanwhile, Yuqi made her solo debut with the release of her first mini album 'YUQ1' on April 23rd.

  • BTS’s Jin Dominates MY1PICK Weekly Rankings for 43 Weeks Straight

    BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

    In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

    But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

    Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

    The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

    Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

    Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

    Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

    As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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