2NE1 is showing their lasting impact on the global stage with their 15th-anniversary solo concert tour.

YG Entertainment announced on September 2 that 2NE1’s Japan tour, '2024 2NE1 CONCERT [WELCOME BACK] IN JAPAN,' has completely sold out all tickets for their shows in Kobe (2 shows) and Tokyo (2 shows).

The overwhelming support from fans has led to two additional performances being added: one in Kobe on November 29 and one in Tokyo on December 13.

With these new dates, 2NE1 will now perform a total of six shows: at Kobe World Memorial Hall on November 29-30 and December 1, and at Tokyo Ariake Arena on December 13-15.

2NE1 has a remarkable history in Japan, having set several records during their previous activities. They were the first foreign artist to top the Oricon Weekly Album Chart with their debut album, and their follow-up albums and singles also achieved great success.

Their past tours in Japan were groundbreaking for a foreign female artist and were widely covered by local media.

The group’s return after a decade has sparked a massive response from Japanese fans. The high demand for tickets led to numerous requests for extra shows from fans who missed out on tickets.

Before heading to Japan, 2NE1’s solo concerts in Seoul also saw overwhelming ticket sales, with additional shows and restricted view seats quickly filling up. Fans are eagerly anticipating the chance to see the full lineup of 2NE1 once again, both in Korea and around the world.

YG Entertainment plans to extend the tour schedule to meet the high expectations of global fans, promising more excitement in the coming year.

In the meantime, 2NE1 will perform '2024 2NE1 CONCERT [WELCOME BACK] IN SEOUL' from October 4 to 6 at the Olympic Hall, Olympic Park in Seoul.

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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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