• BTS Jimin's 'Who' Tops Circle Chart Global K-Pop for 12 Straight Weeks, a New Record for 2024

    BTS member Jimin is proving his global popularity with his hit song 'Who.'

    The title track from his second solo album MUSE has claimed the No. 1 spot on the Circle Chart's Global K-Pop Chart for 12 consecutive weeks, according to the 41st-week chart released on October 17. 'Who' is the first and only song in 2024 to hold the No. 1 position on the Circle Chart for this long.

    On September 26, 'Who' broke the previous 8-week record held by aespa's 'Supernova' and ILLIT's 'Magnetic,' making it the song with the most weeks at No. 1 on the Circle Chart Global K-Pop Chart in 2024. Since then, Jimin has extended his own record to 12 weeks.

    The Global K-Pop Chart is based on streaming data from around the world. 'Who' debuted at No. 7 in the 29th week chart after just two days of tracking.

    By the 30th week, with a full week of data, the song hit No. 1 and has kept that spot through the 41st week, showing its huge appeal.

    Jimin also topped the Global K-Pop Chart in the 27th week of 2024 with his pre-release track 'Smeraldo Garden Marching Band' from MUSE. With 'Who' hitting No. 1 twelve times, Jimin now has a total of 13 No. 1 titles in 2024, a fantastic achievement!

    Additionally, 'Who' was No. 1 on the Circle Chart's Global K-Pop Monthly Ranking for September. After debuting at No. 3 in July with just 13 days of tracking, 'Who' held the top spot for both August and September, marking two months in a row at No. 1.

    Furthermore, 'Who' recently climbed to No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing its lasting popularity. On Spotify, 'Who' surpassed 800 million streams, becoming the fastest solo song by a K-pop artist to reach this milestone, further proving Jimin's global impact.

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  • 2PM's Taecyeon Proposes in Paris and Fans Are Going Wild Over the Photos—Could a Wedding Be Coming Soon?

    2PM's Taecyeon has fans buzzing with marriage rumors after a heartwarming photos of him proposing to his girlfriend in Paris went viral.

    The photos, which has been circulating online, shows Taecyeon kneeling in front of the Eiffel Tower, offering a ring to his girlfriend of five years.

    The romantic moment was captured by a photographer in Paris back in April and was recently shared by a Chinese fan, quickly spreading worldwide.

    In the stunning picture, Taecyeon looks deeply in love as he presents the ring to his longtime girlfriend, who is all smiles, creating a magical and joyful atmosphere.

    With the Eiffel Tower in the background, the couple's tender gaze at each other made the moment even more unforgettable.

    Taecyeon first confirmed his relationship with his non-celebrity girlfriend in 2020, and their bond has only grown stronger.

    Just a few months ago, in late 2024, the couple was spotted on a sweet date in Seoul near Apgujeong Rodeo Station.

    Despite the chilly weather, they strolled hand in hand, enjoying a peaceful day out in the trendy Sinsa-dong area of Gangnam.

    Taecyeon’s girlfriend, who is four years younger, works as an office worker and prefers to stay out of the spotlight.

    Fans are now eagerly speculating about the possibility of a wedding after this touching proposal moment.

    Source: [1]