BTS Jin has shown incredible popularity by topping Shazam's Japan charts for 11 days in a row. His solo debut single, "The Astronaut," led Shazam’s 'Japan TOP 200' chart from July 30 to August 9, marking an impressive 344 days at number one overall.

Since its release, "The Astronaut" has been a chart-topper multiple times, first reclaiming the top spot on April 5 and again on June 7. It held the number one position for four days in June and five more days later that month, showcasing its streaming strength.

As of August 22 at 6 AM, "The Astronaut" has achieved over 17.08 million Shazams, reinforcing its status as a 'Shazam King.' Jin’s previous solo track, "Yours," has also surpassed 13.42 million Shazams, making Jin the only artist with two tracks over 13 million Shazams.'

Upon its release, "The Astronaut" also made a big splash on Shazam’s 'Global TOP 200,' topping the chart for a record-breaking 129 days.

This surpasses the previous record of 102 days set by "Yours," marking the longest time at number one in K-pop history.

Jin remains the first and only K-pop solo artist to have two solo tracks reach number one, and his 60-day consecutive record highlights his global impact.

As of August 22, "The Astronaut" has amassed over 483.42 million streams on Spotify and continues to lead Argentina’s 'Top 40 Kpop' chart for 94 weeks.

Released on October 28, 2022, and created in collaboration with Coldplay, "The Astronaut" remains a beloved track as it nears its two-year anniversary, continuing to break records and attract global attention.

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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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