ASTRO’s Yoon Sanha has made a big splash with his solo debut.

His first mini album, ‘DUSK,’ was released on August 6 at 6 PM and quickly climbed to No. 1 on iTunes Album Charts in 12 countries and regions by August 7 at 10 AM.

These regions include Argentina, Malaysia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and Hong Kong. It also reached 4th on the global iTunes album chart and made an impact in Mexico, Canada, Australia, and the US.

The title track 'Dive' hit No. 1 on iTunes Top Song Charts in 10 regions, including Argentina, Peru, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Uganda, showing Yoon Sanha’s global appeal.

In South Korea, all six tracks from ‘DUSK,’ including ‘Dive,’ ‘Yeowoo Byeol,’ ‘Losing My Mind,’ ‘BITTERSWEET MISTAKE,’ ‘BLEEDING,’ and ‘Rain Down On Me,’ are on the Genie chart. ‘Dive,’ ‘Yeowoo Byeol,’ and ‘Losing My Mind’ also made it onto the Melon HOT100 chart, receiving great support from fans.

'DUSK' is Yoon Sanha’s first solo project after eight years in the industry, marking his growth during this new phase of his career.

The title track 'Dive' is an alternative R&B pop song that showcases his powerful vocals and mature style.

The album also features his self-composed track ‘Yeowoo Byeol,’ highlighting his musical growth.

To celebrate his solo debut, Yoon Sanha held a fan showcase where he performed all the tracks live on an outdoor rooftop at sunset, reflecting the album’s theme and emotions. He also shared stories from his work and answered fan questions.

During the event, Yoon Sanha surprised fans with an announcement of a fan concert in Korea on October 5 and 6. He teased a new arrangement for ‘Dive’ and promised a fantastic performance for ‘BLEEDING,’ building excitement for the event.

Yoon Sanha is also staying busy with his acting career. He will appear as Byeon Hyun-jae in the JTBC drama ‘Family X Melo,’ starting on the 10th, and has been cast as Park Yoon-jae in the drama ‘My Girlfriend is a Tomboy.’

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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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