The hit drama Love Next Door continues to shine, securing a spot in Netflix's global non-English TOP 10 for three straight weeks.

According to Netflix's global TOP 10 series rankings (non-English) released on September 4, covering the period from August 26 to September 1, the tvN drama Love Next Door (written by Shin Ha Eun and directed by Yoo Je Won) ranked 5th worldwide.

As of September 3, the show has also entered the TOP 10 in 65 countries according to FlixPatrol, a global OTT platform ranking service. It even claimed the number 1 spot in 9 countries, including Brazil, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Nigeria.

The drama has been receiving praise from international media. The American entertainment outlet Screen Rant highlighted Love Next Door as "a work that showcases Jung So Min's comedic strengths," adding that "Jung So Min makes the conflict between Seung Hyo and Seok Ryoo one of the best moments in K-dramas."

Singapore's largest daily, The Straits Times, called it "binge-worthy," pointing out "a strong lead cast, not just romance but themes of family and friendship, along with its fast-paced and realistic narrative" as key reasons for its appeal. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's South China Morning Post described it as "a vibrant healing rom-com."

Currently airing on tvN, Love Next Door is breaking its own viewership records each week, consistently topping its time slot. The sixth episode, which aired on September 1, achieved an average nationwide household rating of 6.8%, peaking at 7.6%. In the Seoul metropolitan area, it recorded an average of 7.6%, with a peak of 8.4%.

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BTS member Jin is taking the world by storm with his hit song Running Wild.

Released on November 15, Running Wild is the title track from Jin's first solo album, Happy. The song blends a fresh new wave sound with British rock influences and pop rock elements, catching the attention of fans worldwide.

On November 21, Running Wild reached the top spot on Spotify Japan's Daily Top Songs chart, showing its massive popularity.

It also ranked No. 2 on the Spotify Top Songs chart in Korea and No. 6 globally, proving its broad appeal.

Jin’s solo album Happy has also been a huge success. It sold over 219,000 copies on its first day, making it the third-highest album sales for a K-pop solo artist in Oricon Weekly Album Chart history.

In just three days, Happy reached No. 1 on the Hanteo Country-by-Country Chart in Japan for the third week of November, solidifying Jin's status as a top global artist.

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