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 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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