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’s Jimin is showing no signs of slowing down as a solo artist! His second album, MUSE, and its title track, Who, continue to dominate the U.S. Billboard charts, cementing his place as one of K-pop’s biggest global stars.

In the latest Billboard update (December 28), Jimin’s hit song Who ranked 47th on the Hot 100, marking its impressive 22nd consecutive week on the chart. This makes Who the longest-charting song by a Korean solo artist, surpassing the record previously set by Psy’s Gangnam Style. And it’s not just that—Who is the first K-pop solo song to spend its first 22 weeks in the Hot 100’s Top 60.

But the success doesn’t stop there. Jimin’s album MUSE, which includes Who, also continues to shine. It’s ranked 136th on the Billboard 200, securing its 22nd week on the chart. This makes MUSE the only K-pop album released in 2024 to have stayed on the chart for such a long period.

On top of that, Who has been making waves on several other Billboard charts. On the Streaming Songs chart, it holds the No. 32 spot, marking its 22nd week. This achievement makes it the second-longest-charting K-pop track, just behind Gangnam Style. The song also stays strong on the Global 200 and Global (Excluding U.S.) charts, sitting at No. 25 and No. 30, respectively.

The success of Who is also reflected in MUSE’s performance. The album recently reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the World Albums chart and is currently at No. 2. MUSE has now extended its record as the second-longest-charting K-pop solo album, just behind Jimin’s first solo album, FACE (which charted for 63 weeks).

These accomplishments have earned Jimin praise from U.S. media outlet AsianEAC, which dubbed him a “living legend.” They highlighted that Jimin achieved all these milestones despite having “no promotions in the U.S. during the Christmas season, no high-profile collaborations, and while serving his military duty.”

Jimin’s success is a true testament to his talent and global impact!

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