• T-ara's Jiyeon and Hwang Jae Gyun Address Divorce Rumors: "Baseless Rumors"

    Singer and actress Jiyeon, formerly of T-ara, along with baseball player Hwang Jae Gyun, faced rumors of divorce just two years after their marriage.

    On June 25th, a representative from Jiyeon's side clarified, "After confirming directly with Jiyeon, the rumors of their divorce are baseless."

    Speculation about Jiyeon and Hwang Jae Gyun's divorce began circulating online after claims made by broadcasters during a live broadcast on KNN Radio in the Busan-Gyeongnam area. During a game involving the Lotte Giants and Kia Tigers, the announcer mentioned their divorce, which sparked widespread rumors.

    The announcer's comment, suggesting that Hwang Jae Gyun's recent performance might be affected by marital issues, was captured in a visible radio clip on YouTube, despite not being aired during commercial breaks.

    Additionally, suspicions grew when Jiyeon posted on her YouTube channel's community tab on the 20th, stating, "Due to personal reasons, it seems uploading videos will be difficult for a while. Thank you for your understanding. I will return with a bright appearance."

    However, Jiyeon's representative firmly denied these rumors, attributing them to misunderstanding.

    Jiyeon and Hwang Jae Gyun married in December 2022, and Jiyeon had previously shared their married life openly on her YouTube channel.

    Recently, she expressed hopes of expanding their family with a second child.

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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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