BTS's Jin continues to showcase his global influence by topping Argentina's music charts.

Jin's debut solo single, 'The Astronaut', has dominated the 'Top 40 Kpop' chart in Argentina, holding onto the number one position for an impressive 89 consecutive weeks. As of July 12th, 'The Astronaut' has gathered over 185,000 votes, demonstrating its enduring popularity and strong solo music appeal.

Argentina's popular radio channel 'Vega Radio' (@vegaradio), now known as 'Top 40 Kpop' (@Top40Kpop), actively promotes the latest rankings of Kpop music. Last August, Vega Radio attracted global attention by analyzing the reasons behind 'The Astronaut's' chart-topping success on the 'KPOP TOP40 Ranking'.

Vega Radio praised, "'The Astronaut' transcends the Kpop genre, embodying elements of 80s pop, rock, and synth-wave cultures. Created in collaboration with Coldplay, BTS's Jin has crafted a captivating piece that resonates across generations, solidifying its status as a beloved hit."

Originally released as a surprise gift for fans before Jin's enlistment, 'The Astronaut' continues to set records across various music platforms, achieving 100 million streams on Spotify in just 72 days. It has since surpassed 450 million streams, making it the fastest Korean male solo song to reach this milestone as of July 12th.

Since his military discharge, Jin has remained in the spotlight through diverse activities, including filming for the MBC variety show 'It's Great to Rest' and being appointed as a global brand ambassador for the French high jewelry Maison FRED.

Additionally, on the 14th, Jin is set to participate as a torchbearer in the Paris leg of the '2024 Paris Summer Olympics', marking his involvement in the torch relay starting at the Louvre.

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BLACKPINK’s Jennie recently shared a fun conversation with her mom, revealing her mother’s unexpected reaction to her becoming a Chanel ambassador!

On March 13, a video was uploaded to the YouTube channel "Study King Genius Hong Jin Kyung." In the video, Hong Jin Kyung visited Jennie’s office.

Since Jennie had previously mentioned that Hong Jin Kyung always makes her laugh, she greeted her warmly with a big hug.

During their chat, Hong Jin Kyung shared a personal story, saying, "My daughter Rael went all the way to the U.S. to watch BLACKPINK at Coachella, but she got scammed when buying tickets. So, she couldn’t see BLACKPINK and ended up crying her eyes out." Jennie reacted with surprise and sympathy.

As they got to know each other better, Jennie decided to call her mom to ask about her prenatal dream. However, her mom didn’t answer right away, so Jennie joked, "She’ll call back later."

Jennie also opened up about her childhood, saying, "I had a strong sense of style from a young age. I loved fashion. I was a really obedient child, but when it came to school, I insisted on wearing what I wanted."

She then talked about her experience studying alone in New Zealand for five years, starting at age nine. "I think it was a crucial experience that helped shape who I am today," she shared.

When the topic of her Chanel ambassadorship came up, Jennie said, "It’s a brand I work with, but since I’ve been with them for so long, they feel like family."

Later, Jennie’s mom finally returned her call. When Jennie asked, "What was my prenatal dream?" her mother replied, "A really big tiger… ah, it caught a carp." Jennie laughed and said, "I think Mom is confused too."

But the moment that caught everyone’s attention was when Jennie asked how her mom felt about her being a Chanel ambassador. Her mother simply said, "Ah, it’s over."

Hong Jin Kyung then joked, "Does that mean it's now my daughter's era? It’s over?"—causing everyone to burst into laughter.

Later, Hong Jin Kyung playfully suggested playing a traditional Korean game with Jennie and made a hilarious request: "Jennie, when you go to Paris, I want to carry your bag. With my own money. But I’ll just bring a tiny camera and follow you a little. I won’t go inside Chanel."

After Hong Jin Kyung won the game, Jennie kept her promise and said, "See you in Paris (in October)," leaving fans excited for what’s next!

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