• Byeon Woo Seok moved to tears during Manila fan meeting, struggles with health amid busy schedule

    'Lovely Runner' star Byeon Woo Seok became emotional and shed tears at a recent fan meeting in Manila.

    On June 22nd, the '2024 Byeon Woo Seok Asia Fanmeeting Tour SUMMER LETTER' took place at New Frontier Theater in Manila, Philippines.

    During the event, Filipino fans surprised Byeon Woo Seok with a heartfelt video filled with messages of love and support. Overwhelmed by the gesture, Byeon Woo Seok teared up.

    He confessed that he hadn't been feeling well before the fan meeting and said, "I was worried I might show signs of it, but I wanted us to enjoy this time together. Thanks to your amazing support, I had a fun and enjoyable time. I'm so grateful for that, which made me a bit emotional."

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    Byeon Woo Seok has been gaining popularity for his role in the tvN drama 'Lovely Runner.'

    His Asian fan meeting tour kicked off in Taiwan on the 8th. Before the Manila event, he had a packed schedule with drama-related activities and media interviews spanning several days.

    Following the fan meeting in Taiwan, Byeon Woo Seok traveled to Thailand for more fan meetings on the 14th and 15th. He also participated in the Prada 2025 S/S Men's Collection fashion show in Milan, Italy, on the 16th.

    Arriving in the Philippines on June 21st, he held his fan meeting on June 22nd to connect with his devoted fans.

    Fans have expressed concern for Byeon Woo Seok's health due to his hectic schedule after the drama ended, sending him messages of support.

    Byeon Woo Seok's upcoming schedule includes fan meetings in Jakarta on the 28th and Singapore on the 30th. He will then return to Korea for fan meetings at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul on July 6th and 7th, followed by a stop in Hong Kong on the 14th.

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  • BTS's Jungkook Breaks Records as the First Asian Solo Artist with 70 Weeks on Two Billboard Global Charts

    BTS member Jungkook continues to prove his worldwide star power, setting another incredible record on the Billboard charts!

    As of the latest Billboard update (November 23), Jungkook’s hit solo single "Seven", which came out last July, ranked at No. 110 on the Global 200 chart. It also held strong at No. 64 on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart, showing its lasting impact on international music fans.

    With this, Jungkook becomes the first-ever Asian solo artist to achieve 70 consecutive weeks on both the Global 200 and Global (Excl. U.S.) charts.

    That’s not all! His track "Standing Next to You", released last November, stayed on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart at No. 140 for the 54th week, further solidifying his dominance.

    "Seven" has been making history since its release. Last year, it topped Billboard’s 2023 Global Summer Songs chart. This year, it claimed the No. 1 spot on the 2024 International Power Players chart, proving it’s a fan-favorite in over 200 countries.

    On Spotify, "Seven" became the first Asian artist’s song to surpass 2 billion streams, joining the exclusive "2 Billion Club." It also broke records by staying in Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global Chart Top 50 for more than 350 days.

    Jungkook’s achievements didn’t stop there. His debut solo album GOLDEN made him the first and longest-charting Asian solo artist to stay on the Billboard 200 for 24 straight weeks. He also holds the record for 71 consecutive weeks on Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums Global Chart.

    At the prestigious 2024 MAMA Awards, Jungkook earned a triple crown, winning Best Male Artist, Best Dance Performance Male Solo, and Fans' Choice Male Top 10.

    Jungkook’s achievements keep piling up, proving that his talent and influence know no bounds! Fans are already excited to see what he’ll achieve next.

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