• BOYNEXTDOOR Tops Oricon Weekly Charts in Japan, Solidifying Their 'Trustworthy' Status

    BOYNEXTDOOR is making major waves not just in South Korea but also across the seas in Japan with their latest mini album!

    According to Oricon on September 19, BOYNEXTDOOR (Seongho, Riu, Myungjae, Taesan, Ihan, Unhak) has clinched the top spot on the Weekly Combined Album Ranking for the week of September 23, covering September 9 to September 15, with their album '19.99.'

    But that’s not all—BOYNEXTDOOR also snagged the No. 1 position on the Weekly Album Ranking, marking a double crown victory.

    This achievement follows their previous win with the mini album 'HOW?,' making it their second time achieving dual victories on Oricon’s weekly charts.

    The Combined Album Ranking takes into account CD sales, digital downloads, and streaming counts converted into points. With '19.99' earning 137,052 points in its first week, it outshines the 78,948 points earned by 'HOW?' in its debut week and surpasses the cumulative points of 'HOW?' (106,995), setting a new record for the group.

    In addition, BOYNEXTDOOR's new album has topped two categories on Billboard Japan’s comprehensive album chart: Hot Albums and Top Album Sales for the week of September 18, covering September 9 to September 15.

    This marks their second time topping the Hot Albums chart following their success with 'HOW?'. The group's consistent chart-topping performances have earned them the affectionate title of 'trustworthy BOYNEXTDOOR' (믿보넥) among fans.

    '19.99' symbolizes the transitional phase just before turning twenty, with its title representing the imperfect number '19.99.'

    The album features realistic lyrics that capture the thoughts and struggles of youth navigating the fine line between their teenage years and adulthood.

    Catch BOYNEXTDOOR performing their title track "Nice Guy" on KBS 2TV’s Music Bank on the 20th, as they continue to impress and captivate audiences with their evolving music and impressive chart achievements.

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  • BTS's Jimin Makes History by Winning 'Fan’s Choice Grand Prize' at the 2024 MAMA Awards

    BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

    On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

    Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

    In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

    Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

    His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

    The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

    Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

    On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

    Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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