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 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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