Fans are in for a treat as former Wonder Girls members Sunye and Sunmi are set to make a special appearance on KBS’s highly-anticipated project, 'KBS Special Project - 30th Anniversary Ddan Dda La JYP.'

KBS made the exciting announcement on the 9th, confirming that Sunye and Sunmi will be guest stars on the upcoming show, which celebrates Park Jin Young's incredible 30-year journey in the music industry. A teaser for the episode, which has already begun circulating on KBS 2TV and the KBS Kpop YouTube channel, kicks off with the iconic Wonder Girls' hit "So Hot" playing in the background, instantly sparking nostalgia and excitement among fans.

Wonder Girls, who debuted back in 2007, hold a special place in JYP Entertainment’s history as its first-ever girl group. With smash hits like "Tell Me," "So Hot," and the unforgettable "Nobody"—all produced by Park Jin Young—the group solidified their place as one of the most beloved girl groups of the second generation.

Sunmi, who has since established herself as a solo artist, last teamed up with Park Jin Young in 2020 for their duet "When We Disco," a collaboration that showcased their undeniable chemistry. The same year, they sent fans into a frenzy with a special performance of "Nobody" at the '2020 KBS Song Festival.'

Sunye, who made her return to the music scene in 2022 on the tvN variety show 'Mom is an Idol,' also had a memorable moment with Park Jin-young and Sunmi during a heartfelt performance. With Park’s encouragement, she later dropped her first solo album, 'Genuine,' marking her official comeback as a singer.

With other major acts like TWICE, god, 2PM, Rain, and the rest of Wonder Girls also set to appear, 'Ddan Dda La JYP' is shaping up to be an unforgettable celebration of Park Jin Young's legendary career.

The recording for this special episode is scheduled to take place on the 30th at 7 PM at KBS Hall, and fans are already counting down the days.

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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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