TWICE's Nayeon has reached an impressive milestone by securing the 7th spot on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.

According to Billboard's official report on the 23rd (local time), Nayeon's second mini album '나(NA),' released on the 14th, debuted at 7th place on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart.

This achievement marks her second time entering the top 10 of this chart, following her initial success in July 2022 with her first mini album '아이엠 나연(IM NAYEON).' She now holds the record for the highest ranking by a female K-pop solo artist.

Nayeon's latest album sold 43,000 units in physical sales and garnered 4,000 streaming units, totaling 47,000 units (as per Luminéate calculations).

This made it the best-selling album in the United States for the week, also topping the Top Album Sales chart.

Earlier this year in February, Nayeon, as part of TWICE reached 1st place on the Billboard 200 with the mini album '위드 유-스(With YOU-th).' Her solo achievement now reaffirms her popularity and further solidifies her place in K-pop history.

The title track 'ABCD' also performed exceptionally well on Spotify's global streaming platform. From June 14th to 16th, it ranked in the top 10 on the Top Album Debut Global Chart, Top Album Debut USA Chart, and Top Album Debut UK Chart. 'ABCD' even entered the Top Song Debut Global Chart at an impressive 5th place.

Nayeon actively promoted her comeback through domestic music shows, various entertainment programs, and her YouTube channel.

She not only showcased her diverse stage presence but also her sense of humor, proving herself to be a true star. Her efforts were rewarded with 1st place wins on MBC M's 'Show! Champion' on the 19th and KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank' on the 21st.

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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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