The boy group BTS's music video for "IDOL" has surpassed 1.3 billion views.

The title track "IDOL" from BTS's repackaged album LOVE YOURSELF 結 'Answer', released in August 2018, reached over 1.3 billion views on YouTube around 8 a.m. on the 4th. With this achievement, "IDOL" has become the fifth BTS music video to surpass 1.3 billion views.

The "IDOL" music video boasts vibrant visuals. BTS captivates global audiences with powerful performances set in unique locations that blend Euro-Asian architecture and traditional Korean styles.

The incorporation of Korean cultural elements, such as samulnori and talchum performances, along with stylish subculture graphic effects, enhances the video's overall quality. "IDOL" also won the "Music Video of 2018" award at the 2018 E! People's Choice Awards.

Including "IDOL," BTS now holds a total of 39 music videos with over 100 million views. These include "Dynamite" with 1.8 billion views, "Boy With Luv (Feat. Halsey)" with 1.7 billion views, "DNA" with 1.5 billion views, "MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix)" with 1.4 billion views, and "FAKE LOVE" with 1.2 billion views.

Additionally, "Blood Sweat & Tears" and "Butter" have surpassed 900 million views each; "FIRE," "Dope," and "Save ME" have over 700 million views each; "Permission to Dance" has 600 million views; and "Not Today," the "ON" Kinetic Manifesto Film, "Spring Day," "Life Goes On," and "Black Swan" each have over 500 million views.

"Boy In Luv" has over 400 million views, while "War of Hormone," "ON," and "No More Dream" each have over 300 million views. "I NEED U," the "Dynamite" choreography version, the "Dynamite" B-side, "Just One Day," and "Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)" each have over 200 million views.

BTS also has numerous other music videos with over 100 million views, including "Danger," "We Are Bulletproof PT.2," "RUN," "Serendipity," "Singularity," "IDOL (Feat. Nicki Minaj)," "I NEED U" (Original ver.), "Ego," "Interlude: Shadow," "Epiphany," "N.O," the "Butter (Hotter Remix)," and the "Boy With Luv (Feat. Halsey)" ("ARMY With Luv" ver.).

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A former Singles Inferno contestant and well-known YouTuber has shared that he's been struggling with severe mental distress due to privacy invasion and stalking. He has now decided to take a break from his online activities to focus on his well-being.

On December 3, his agency, Kick the Hurdle Studio, posted an official statement announcing that his YouTube channel, Dex101, will be taking a longer break starting from December 2, 2024.

The agency explained, "Despite a busy schedule over the past four years, Dex has worked hard on the channel. However, recent events have made it clear that more restructuring is needed."

It was later confirmed that the artist in question is Dex (Kim Jin Young), who became known after his appearance on the popular Netflix dating show Singles Inferno.

The agency also revealed that they’ve been dealing with the unauthorized use of Dex's content, including his name, image, and videos.

They warned that such actions violate copyright law and could result in legal consequences, urging that all illegally used works be taken down by December 10, 2024.

In addition to the copyright issues, the agency expressed their deep concern over ongoing stalking. They reported that Dex has been followed to his home and targeted with unauthorized photos and videos during his personal time.

The agency also condemned the spread of false information and rumors about Dex, which have caused mental distress not only to him but also to his family. They stated that they will take legal action against anyone involved in these harmful behaviors.

This announcement comes after Dex’s appearance on Zombieverse: New Blood, which was released on Netflix on November 19.

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