• Jung Hae In Opens Up About Battling Malicious Comments, Insomnia and Panic Disorder: "It Was a Difficult Time"

    Actor Jung Hae In opened up about his personal struggles in a heartfelt episode of You Quiz on the Block, sharing how he faced malicious comments, insomnia, and panic disorder, but ultimately found a way to overcome them.

    The special episode, titled "The Greatest Legacy," aired on October 9, featuring guests from various backgrounds, including South Korea’s 5th official calligrapher Yoo Ki Won, and three foreigners who have settled in Korea. Jung Hae In joined the lineup, giving viewers a glimpse into his life beyond the spotlight.

    Known for his roles in Something in the Rain and D.P., Jung talked about how his career has spanned 11 years, from his early days as an ‘ideal son’ in dramas to becoming one of the busiest actors today. He also shared how dedicated he was to his first villain role, even avoiding social interactions to stay in character.

    But what really caught viewers' attention was when Jung opened up about the darker side of his journey. He revealed that malicious comments took a heavy emotional toll on him, leading to insomnia and panic disorder. "It was a really difficult time for me," Jung admitted. "I struggled a lot because of the negative comments, and it made me feel very anxious."

    Despite these hardships, Jung explained how he managed to push through. "It wasn’t easy, but I learned how to cope. I focused on myself, and I didn’t let the comments define me." His openness about overcoming this tough period gave hope to fans who may be going through similar struggles.

    Jung also shared lighthearted moments, including funny stories about his mom that had everyone, including the show's host Yoo Jae Suk, laughing. He talked about how his mother’s unique personality shaped him, leaving Yoo Jae Suk to joke, "Why are moms like this?"

    In addition to his acting journey, Jung touched on his friendship with fellow actors Kim Soo Hyun and Im Siwan, as well as the buzz surrounding his “government uniform look,” which always seems to catch people’s attention.

    Jung Hae In’s candid talk about his challenges and his determination to excel in his craft left a lasting impression on viewers, showing that even stars face struggles, but they can find strength to overcome them.

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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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