Jang Wonyoung, member of the rising girl group IVE, recently shared her insights on handling negativity during an episode of 'Salon Drip 2', which aired on May 7th.

During the episode, host Jang Do Yeon delved into Jang Wonyoung's beliefs and values, probing her about any personal flaws. In response, the young idol revealed, "I've never really dwelled on such matters."

Addressing the topic of facing criticism or malicious rumors, Jang Wonyoung expressed a resilient attitude, stating, "Even if I come across hurtful words, I believe they only affect me if they're true. If they're baseless, they simply don't resonate with me. If there's truth to them, I see it as an opportunity for self-improvement. I believe I have the capacity to address any valid criticism and make necessary changes."

Reflecting on the inevitability of encountering negativity, she added, "Everyone faces criticism at some point. The key is to handle it in a healthy manner without losing sight of who you are. Ultimately, words have a way of circling back to their source."

Jang Wonyoung's perspective on maintaining resilience in the face of adversity serves as a reminder of the importance of self-assurance and self-awareness in navigating the challenges of public scrutiny.

Fans can catch Jang Wonyoung's full discussion on 'Salon Drip 2' for further insight into her mindset.

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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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