NewJeans (Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, Hyein) has made a big splash with their debut in Japan, reaching No. 1 on the Oricon chart right away!

Their Japanese debut single 'Supernatural' topped the 'Daily Single Ranking' on the latest Oricon chart as of June 21.

NewJeans also took over both the Hanteo and Oricon charts on the release day, showing their strong presence in both Korea and Japan.

The single's title track 'Supernatural' also ranked first on real-time charts of local music sites like Line Music and AWA for two days straight, showing how much fans in Japan love them.

Back in Korea, NewJeans also did great. 'Supernatural' hit 34th on Melon's 'Top 100' just an hour after it came out and climbed up to 13th by midnight on June 22. Their other song 'Right Now' also made it onto the chart, showing they’re popular with more than one song.

It's not common for a Japanese single to do so well on Korean music charts. This shows that NewJeans’ unique style and emotions connect with fans no matter the language. Right now, NewJeans has ten songs on Melon's 'Top 100,' including 'Supernatural,' four new songs from last month's double single 'How Sweet,' and six older hits.

The music video for 'Supernatural' is also getting lots of attention. It has a mystical feel and lively performance that fits the New Jack Swing genre. It was the second most popular music video globally on YouTube as of June 21. It’s popular in Korea (1st), Japan (13th), the United States (16th), and the United Kingdom (32nd).

On June 22, NewJeans performed on Nippon TV's 'with MUSIC,' showcasing 'Supernatural,' 'Right Now,' and 'Bubble Gum.' This was the first time they performed 'Right Now,' and their setup with tables and chairs was really cool. They’ll also be on TBS's 'CDTV Live! Live!' on June 24.

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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