BTS’s Jimin continues to prove his global popularity, setting yet another record in a global K-pop idol poll. In the first week of October (September 30 - October 6, 2024), Jimin claimed the No. 1 spot in the weekly rankings of the "KDOL" poll, receiving an incredible 46,234,116 hearts. This marked his 174th time topping the weekly chart.

Jimin currently holds a total of 15.764 billion votes in the poll, maintaining his top spot in the Hall of Fame. He leads by over 4.8 billion votes ahead of the second-place artist, showing just how strong his fanbase is around the world.

As of October 12, Jimin holds the No. 1 position in multiple categories, including most daily No. 1 rankings (1,142 times), most weekly No. 1 rankings (174 times), and most monthly No. 1 rankings (38 times). His overwhelming vote totals have also earned him the longest daily No. 1 streak of 61 days, making him a nine-time Hall of Fame champion.

The "KDOL" app allows K-pop fans from all over the world, including the U.S., Japan, Southeast Asia, and Korea, to vote for their favorite idols in real time. These votes are updated daily, weekly, and monthly, with Jimin consistently dominating the charts.

As a reward for ranking No. 1 in August, fans can see Jimin’s advertisements displayed at Gangnam Station and Apgujeong Station until October 17. In celebration of his birthday on October 13, more ads will be shown at Samsung Station and Apgujeong Station until November 1.

Reflecting on his continuous success, Jimin shared that he’s deeply moved by the support of his fans. To him, each vote represents the love and dedication of his supporters, and he feels truly thankful for their loyalty. Jimin expressed how grateful he is to have such passionate fans, adding that the connection he has with them keeps him going.

Despite all the records and milestones, Jimin’s humble attitude shines through. For him, the real reward isn't just the numbers—it’s the strong bond he shares with fans across the globe. As Jimin celebrates another birthday and another achievement, his fans are eagerly looking forward to what’s next for their beloved idol.

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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