HYBE Chairman Bang Si Hyuk recently shared heartwarming photos with his artists, creating lasting memories.

On the 22nd, Bang Si Hyuk posted snapshots taken during the Weverse Con Festival, accompanied by the caption, “Unforgettable moments.”

In these photos, Bang Si Hyuk stood side by side with various artists, including the renowned singer and producer Park Jin Young, the idol group PLAVE, and talented artists from HYBE’s label Pledis Entertainment, such as SEVENTEEN, fromis_9, TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), and BELIFT LAB’s ENHYPEN. His genuine affection for the artists was evident in every frame.

What caught fans’ attention was Bang Si Hyuk’s transformation. Having shed a significant amount of weight, he radiated confidence in his black attire and stylish horn-rimmed glasses.

The surprise appearance of Bang Si Hyuk during the ‘AliExpress 2024 Weverse Con Festival - Incheon’ (Weverse Con) on the 16th added to the excitement. He joined forces with his longtime “music partner” Park Jin Young on stage, performing a heartfelt rendition of Park Jin Young’s classic hit, “I Have a Woman.” The audience erupted in cheers as they witnessed this unexpected collaboration. Park Jin Young introduced Bang Si Hyuk, affectionately calling him “my beloved brother who created this guitar riff.” He added, “After 22 years, I am singing this song again with Si-hyuk’s guitar,” evoking nostalgia and warmth.

But the surprises didn’t end there. Bang Si Hyuk took to the keyboard, playing the iconic songs “Lie” and “One Candle” by god—tracks he and Park Jin Young had co-produced. ENHYPEN’s Jay and TXT’s Beomgyu joined in with their guitars, infusing the performance with even more energy.

The collaboration had been meticulously planned since Park Jin Young’s appearance as a tribute artist on tvN’s ‘You Quiz on the Block’ last October. Their harmonious performance, honed through extensive rehearsals, showcased their enduring musical bond spanning over two decades.

The Weverse Con has grown significantly, boasting a larger scale, diverse lineup, and global audience. This year, the number of performing artists increased from 20 to 24, representing K-pop, J-pop, and indie musicians. The comprehensive lineup featured nine HYBE Labels artists, along with 14 artists from the superfan platform Weverse. The inclusion of tribute artist Park Jin Young provided a panoramic view of the current state of popular music.

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BTS member Jin is proving his solo power! His first solo album, Happy, debuted at an incredible No. 4 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, showing his massive global impact.

On November 25, Billboard announced the chart rankings for the week ending November 30. Jin’s album, released on November 15, secured a spot in the Top 5, marking a huge milestone for his solo debut.

According to Billboard, Happy sold 66,000 physical copies, alongside 8,000 SEA units (streaming-equivalent albums) and 3,000 TEA units (track-equivalent albums).

With this achievement, BTS becomes the only K-pop group where both the group and individual members have reached the Top 5 on the Billboard 200. As a group, BTS has hit No. 1 six times with albums like LOVE YOURSELF: Tear, BE, and Proof.

Jin now joins his fellow BTS members in charting high on Billboard, including RM (Indigo, No. 3), Suga (D-DAY, No. 2), J-Hope (Jack In The Box, No. 6), Jimin (FACE, No. 2), V (Layover, No. 2), and Jungkook (GOLDEN, No. 2).

The album's title track, "Running Wild," is also breaking records. It debuted at No. 8 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global chart and No. 10 on the Weekly Top Songs Global chart. In the UK, it reached No. 25 on the Official Singles Chart, marking a new personal best for Jin.

Jin’s Happy is taking his career to new heights, and fans are excited to see what’s next from him!

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