• Jung Hae In and G-Dragon, Friends Born in '88, Meet on 'You Quiz On The Block'

    Jung Hae In and G-Dragon (GD), who are both born in 1988, recently met on the filming set of tvN's show, 'You Quiz on the Block.'

    On October 9, 'You Quiz On The Block' released a fun clip titled "The meeting of 88 friends Jung Hae In and GD! And who drove the perfect son Jung Hae In crazy?"

    In the video, host Yoo Jae Suk noticed some excitement outside the recording studio and said, "This person is trending these days." Then, viewers heard Jung Hae In and G-Dragon greeting each other.

    While waiting to enter, Jung Hae In approached G-Dragon and said, "Hello. It's nice to meet you for the first time," and GD replied, "Oh, hello." Jung Hae In shared, "I've seen you before. I went to watch when you performed," and the staff pointed out that they both share the same birth year.

    Later, in a preview, Jung Hae In talked about his mother, who loves the arts and has been singing in a choir. He said, "She really loves choir. She practices at home all the time, so it gets a bit noisy." When Yoo Jae Suk asked what kind of songs she likes, Jung Hae In revealed, "My family had a chance to go together, but my mother actually didn't want to go with us. It felt a bit awkward, right?" This made everyone laugh.

    Reflecting on the meeting with GD, Jung Hae In seemed happy about their connection. He expressed how special it was to meet a fellow '88er, sharing a moment that felt like a reunion of old friends. It was heartwarming to see him cherish this experience while also poking fun at his family dynamics.

    Overall, the episode showcased not just their friendship but also a glimpse into Jung Hae In's personal life, making fans smile.

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  • BTS's Jimin Breaks Records in Japan with "Who" as it Earns Prestigious 'Gold' Streaming Certification

    BTS’s Jimin is once again proving his global dominance, especially in Japan, where his solo music continues to break records!

    Jimin's hit song "Who", from his second album MUSE, has just been awarded the prestigious Gold streaming certification from the Japan Record Association (RIAJ).

    This honor comes after "Who" surpassed a remarkable 50 million streams in February, making it the first solo song by Jimin to receive this certification in Japan!

    The Japan Record Association certifies music based on total streams, with Gold for 50 million streams, Platinum for 100 million, and Diamond for a massive 500 million.

    This achievement adds another significant milestone to Jimin’s growing solo career.

    Previously, Jimin also earned a Platinum certification for his first album FACE (for 250,000 units shipped) and a Gold certification for MUSE (for over 100,000 units shipped).

    With the Gold streaming certification for "Who", Jimin now holds a total of three prestigious certifications from the Japan Record Association, solidifying his place as a solo artist.

    Not only that, but "Who" made waves on the Billboard charts, staying on the Billboard Hot 100 for an impressive 33 weeks, setting a record for the longest-charting K-pop solo song! It also spent 32 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, showing just how much love fans have for his music.

    Jimin’s solo success doesn’t stop there, as GOLDEN also spent 20 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart, and Jimin continues to dominate the Billboard Japan Artist 100, where he has now charted for 47 weeks! Clearly, Jimin’s popularity is unstoppable!

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