EXO member and solo artist Chen has welcomed the summer with his heartfelt vocals.

On the 24th, Chen appeared on the 'Begin Again' YouTube channel, followed by his performance on JTBC's 'Begin Again Open Mic' broadcast at 12:10 AM on the 26th.

'Begin Again Open Mic' showcases musicians' music and stories in everyday settings like old neighborhoods, alley corners with worn footsteps, and rugged workplaces.

The busking event took place at Incheon 1883 Open Square, featuring top vocalists from Korea, including Chen, Jung In, Ben, and Lim Hanbyul.

As the youngest in the lineup, Chen performed a new acoustic version of the title track 'Empty' from his recent album 'DOOR.'

'Empty' is an emotive ballad that explores feelings of loneliness and emptiness, resonating deeply with Chen's sweet and distinctive vocals. Fans from countries like Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Philippines, and Pakistan found solace in Chen's music, enjoying their 'ear-healing time.'

Reflecting on his performance, Chen humbly shared, "I was quite nervous because it was my first time." He also revealed a personal connection to 'Empty,' mentioning his involvement in writing and composing the song.

Chen's album 'DOOR,' released last month on the 28th, immediately topped the iTunes Worldwide Album Chart on its debut day.

It also achieved number one spots on iTunes charts in 26 countries, including Brazil, Chile, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Spain, and Saudi Arabia, showcasing his enduring popularity. Chen looks forward to engaging further with fans through various upcoming activities.

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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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