Yeonjun of Tomorrow X Together is making waves with his first solo mixtape GGUM! Released on September 19 at 6 p.m. KST, the mixtape skyrocketed to the top of the charts, proving Yeonjun's massive global influence.

Within hours, GGUM hit No. 1 on iTunes "Top Songs" charts in 32 countries, including major regions like Japan, Brazil, the Philippines, and Russia. By September 20, it had also reached the top 10 in 40 countries, securing the No. 1 spot on the "Worldwide iTunes Song" chart and No. 2 on the "European iTunes Song" chart.

Yeonjun's impact didn’t stop there! The GGUM music video took the No. 1 spot on YouTube's worldwide trending videos list, while also making waves in 28 countries, with standout rankings like No. 3 in Chile, No. 4 in Austria, and No. 6 in Germany. On YouTube’s trending music chart, it placed in the top ranks in 37 countries, including No. 4 in South Korea and Japan.

Fans on social media couldn’t get enough, as hashtags related to GGUM shot to No. 1 on X (formerly Twitter) worldwide real-time trends, ranking No. 1 in Indonesia, No. 2 in the U.S., No. 4 in Japan, and No. 8 in South Korea.

Yeonjun also dominated the Japanese music scene. GGUM hit No. 1 on Line Music's real-time "Song Top 100" chart and held its spot through the night. Adding to the excitement, his OST track "Boyfriend" for the Coupang Play series Cinderella at 2 a.m. also soared to No. 1 on Line Music’s real-time "Music Video Top 100" chart.

Yeonjun’s involvement in GGUM went beyond just performing. He contributed to everything from the theme and lyrics to the performance details, making the track a true reflection of his artistic vision. The song likens his confidence and ambition on stage to chewing gum, a metaphor that shows his unstoppable drive.

With GGUM taking over charts worldwide, Yeonjun is proving that his solo ventures are just as impactful as his group activities!

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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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