BTS's Jin continues to show his global star power as his solo single "The Astronaut" remains at the top of the Argentine music chart.

Jin’s first solo single, "The Astronaut," has held the No. 1 spot on Argentina's "Top 40 Kpop" chart for an impressive 93 consecutive weeks, with over 180,000 votes. As of 1 PM on August 8, the song still held its top position with 188,709 votes, extending its incredible streak.

Argentina's popular radio channel "Vega Radio" has even rebranded its official account to "Top40Kpop" to focus more on K-pop rankings, drawing in fans from around the world. "The Astronaut," which Jin released as a special gift for fans before his enlistment, continues to perform strongly on various music charts, even 1 year and 10 months after its release.

Recently, "The Astronaut" also hit No. 1 on the "Top 100 Portugal Deezer Chart." Jin's other solo songs, like "Abyss," "Super Tuna," "Tonight," and "Yours," also performed well, with all five songs landing in the TOP 10, proving his strong streaming power.

On Spotify, the world's largest music platform, "The Astronaut" reached 100 million streams just 72 days after its release, setting a record for the fastest time by a Korean male solo K-pop artist. As of August 8, the track has over 470 million streams, solidifying Jin's status as a global pop sensation.

On Shazam, the biggest music search platform, "The Astronaut" topped the "Japan TOP 200" chart for four consecutive days from July 30 to August 2, adding to its record of 337 total days at No. 1.

After finishing his military service, Jin has jumped back into various activities, including filming the MBC variety show "It's a Relief You Rested" and becoming a global ambassador for luxury brands like Fred and Gucci. His return has excited fans worldwide, sparking anticipation for what he’ll do next.

Jin’s role as a torchbearer for Korea at the 2024 Paris Olympics also highlighted his immense popularity, grabbing global attention and topping search rankings.

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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