• TWICE to Celebrate 9th Anniversary with Special Solo Fan Meeting on October

    TWICE is gearing up to celebrate their 9th anniversary with an unforgettable solo fan meeting! On October 20, the iconic girl group will hold two sessions of their fan meeting, titled '2024 TWICE FANMEETING [HOME 9ROUND],' at Olympic Hall, Olympic Park in Songpa-gu, Seoul. The sessions are set for 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Fans from around the globe will be able to join the evening session live via the Beyond LIVE platform, making it a virtual celebration for ONCE everywhere. JYP Entertainment announced the event on September 19 at midnight through their official account, unveiling a vibrant poster featuring the nine members in sporty outfits against a blue backdrop.

    The members are seen forming a circle with their hands and flashing their signature cheerful smiles, capturing the excitement and anticipation for this special occasion.

    The fan meeting will revolve around a baseball theme, symbolically highlighting the number '9' to commemorate TWICE’s 9 years together. The group aims to create a warm 'home ground' atmosphere for their fans, expressing their gratitude for the unwavering support they’ve received over the years.

    Recently, TWICE wrapped up their largest world tour to date, 'TWICE 5TH WORLD TOUR 'READY TO BE',' with a spectacular finale at Nissan Stadium in Kanagawa, Japan, making them the first overseas female artist to perform there.

    The tour covered 27 locations and 51 shows, attracting an impressive 1.5 million fans. Now, TWICE is set to reconnect with their beloved fans through this special fan meeting and continue their journey with the support of ONCE.

    Stay tuned to TWICE’s official social media channels for more details on their 9th anniversary solo fan meeting!

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  • BTS’s Jin Dominates MY1PICK Weekly Rankings for 43 Weeks Straight

    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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