• "Will IU and Lee Jong Suk Tie the Knot?" Jo Hye Ryeon Dreams of Singing at Their Wedding

    Rumors about IU and Lee Jong Suk getting married have been swirling around. And guess who’s adding fuel to the fire? None other than Jo Hye Ryeon, known for her heart-touching wedding tunes, who’s dreaming of serenading them on their big day.

    On the 11th, a video titled "Riding Along with Jo Hye Ryeon, the Wedding Song Sensation" was dropped on Vivo TV.

    In the video, Jo Hye Ryeon chatted with Song Eun-i during their car ride. Talking about her recent gigs, Jo Hye Ryeonspilled, “Lately, I've been hanging out at ‘Inkigayo,’ jamming with idols, and my TikTok and Instagram are blowing up. It’s a blast!”

    Curious, Song Eun-i asked, "Is it different from when you sang 'Anakkana'?" Jo Hye Ryeon spilled the beans, “When I first sang 'Anakkana,' crickets. Released it in 2005, but it was a no-show. But when it turned into a wedding jam, bam! Suddenly everyone’s grooving. Next up, I’m singing at Kim Ki-ri’s wedding.”

    Kim Ki-ri tied the knot with actress Moon Ji-in on May 17th, where Jo Hye-ryeon belted out a cheerful tune.

    Then, Song Eun-i dropped the bomb, “Heard you’re aiming for Lim Ji Hyun and Lee Do Hyun’s wedding. True?” Jo Hye-ryeon chuckled, “Yep, that’s on my list. Also eyeing IU and Lee Jong Suk’s big day,” sending everyone into fits of laughter. She joked, “I’m ready to drop some cash, like 3 million won, for the gig. But they’d probably shut me down.”

    In the meantime, IU and Lee Jong Suk went public with their relationship at the end of 2022. It all started when Lee Jong Suk, after bagging the grand prize for ‘Big Mouth’ at the 2022 MBC Drama Awards, hinted at his special someone during his speech.

    By New Year’s Eve, they confirmed, “We’ve upgraded from colleagues to lovebirds,” with IU pouring her heart out on her fan cafe.

    IU gushed about Lee Jong Suk, calling him her rock and showering him with praise. She spilled, “We’ve had each other’s backs for ages. He’s been my cheerleader, always boosting me up with his ‘You’re awesome’ chants. He’s dependable and adorable, flooding me with love,” promising to keep their romance low-key for their fans’ sake.

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  • 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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