BTS's Jimin is proving his solo star power with his latest album, MUSE. Even while serving in the military, he’s made waves with impressive records, including back-to-back No. 2 spots on the Billboard 200.

Released on June 19, MUSE is Jimin’s second solo album, following FACE which came out 16 months earlier. While FACE was about self-discovery, MUSE focuses on finding inspiration around oneself.

The title track, "Who," is a hip-hop R&B song about longing and confusion over someone never met, with a strong message about 'true love.'

Jimin’s growth as a musician is clear with this album. Besides "Who," he wrote and composed the other six tracks. He’s expressed a desire to keep evolving as an artist, even if it’s a work in progress.

Jimin’s achievements are impressive. He made history as the first Korean solo artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 with "Like Crazy" from FACE. Now, he’s reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with MUSE. He also hit high spots on charts like 'Top Album Sales' (No. 2) and 'Top Current Album Sales' (No. 2).

"Who" has done well too, reaching No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, topping the 'Global 200' and 'Digital Song Sales' charts, and staying at No. 1 on Spotify’s 'Daily Top Song Global' chart for eight days straight. It also debuted at No. 4 on the UK Official Chart, setting new personal records.

Despite being in the military and having limited activities, Jimin has maintained global attention. He first performed "Who" on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon before his enlistment, and the performance quickly climbed YouTube trending charts.

International media have praised Jimin’s performance. Billboard highlighted his powerful stage presence and detailed choreography, while Consequence of Sound noted his high-energy dance moves and confident vocals.

With his rising popularity, Jimin is set to continue his success with a new track, "Be Mine." His agency announced an English version of the song as a thank you to fans. Even during his military service, Jimin’s unique music keeps him in the spotlight.

Jimin, who has achieved many 'firsts' both as a BTS member and solo artist, looks forward to more growth.

He expressed gratitude for his progress, saying, "It’s so grateful to grow little by little, become okay, and become even cooler." Fans are excited for his future as a solo artist with a distinct style.

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Song Hye Kyo’s much-anticipated return to the big screen with The Black Nuns is making waves, as the film shoots straight to the number one spot in overall pre-sale rankings, even beating out Hyun Bin’s Harbin.

The Black Nuns is a chilling thriller about a group of individuals who perform forbidden rituals to save a boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit. And it’s already generating tons of buzz!

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network, as of 11 AM on January 15, The Black Nuns is leading the pack with a 16.4% pre-sale rate, having sold 38,391 tickets in advance. This is a strong indicator of the film’s high pre-release anticipation, even with nine days still left before its official opening.

With its unique storyline and gripping visual appeal, The Black Nuns is expected to inject fresh energy into the upcoming theater season. Song Hye Kyo has been actively promoting the film, making appearances on tvN's You Quiz on the Block, the web variety show Jeong Jae Hyung's Fairy Table, and sharing vlog videos on the Davichi Kang Min Kyung channel. All of these efforts are driving the film’s rising pre-sale numbers.

The film is also drawing attention for its star-studded cast, which includes not only Song Hye Kyo but also Jeon Yeo Bin, Lee Jin Wook, and Moon Woo Jin, all of whom deliver impressive performances.

The Black Nuns is set to hit theaters on January 24, and it looks like it’s already on track to be a massive success.

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