The rising stars TWS (Shin Yoo, Dohoon, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihun, and Kyungmin) are revving up for their comeback with a dose of variety show fun!

With their second mini-album, "SUMMER BEAT!" slated for release on the 24th, TWS, dubbed the "rising rookie," is ready to make a splash once again.

Their debut track, "The First Encounter Didn't Go as Planned," made waves on major music charts, showcasing their unique "boyhood pop" style with nostalgic lyrics and refreshing melodies.

Even after four months since their debut, they're still riding high on the charts, with over 500,000 physical albums sold!

Now, as they gear up for their comeback, TWS dropped the pre-release track "hey! hey!" on the 5th, building anticipation for their upcoming album.

But that's not all! To keep the excitement going, TWS is diving into the world of variety shows. They recently wrapped up filming for MBC M's "Weekly Idol" on the 11th, where they wowed viewers with their entertaining antics alongside hosts Boom and Lee Changjun.

This isn't their first rodeo on "Weekly Idol" either! Their debut appearance charmed audiences, and now fans are eagerly awaiting their return. With Boom and Lee Changjun steering the ship, there's no telling what kind of fun TWS will bring to the table this time!

Don't miss TWS's episode on MBC Every1's "Weekly Idol," airing every Wednesday at 6:20 PM KST, sometime in June.

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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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