• G-Dragon Reveals Shocking Secret on "You Quiz on the Block": "I Was Once an SM Trainee!"

    G-Dragon is set to appear on tonight’s episode of You Quiz on the Block, sharing stories that are sure to surprise and entertain fans!

    In the 267th episode airing at 8:45 PM on October 30, the show will feature G-Dragon and Major Jung Da-jung, South Korea’s first female test pilot for fighter jets, for a special “Power” episode.

    Major Jung Da-jung will talk about her experience flying Korea’s supersonic fighter jet, the KF-21, which can reach Dokdo from Seoul in just 10 minutes. Viewers will get an inside look at the intense world of test piloting, including how pilots are trained with an investment of 20 billion KRW, and the secrets behind the KF-21's advanced tech. There’s even a 200 million KRW helmet involved! Yoo Jae-suk’s curiosity about aviation will bring some laughs as he impresses Jo Se-ho with his knowledge.

    Fans are especially excited to see G-Dragon on the show, marking his first variety show appearance in 12 years! With his signature daisy symbol and a warm greeting, GD dives into fun stories and reveals some surprising moments from his life, like how he was originally an SM trainee before moving to YG. He talks about his early trainee days, working hard on one song every week since middle school to make his dream come true with BIGBANG.

    As a special treat, G-Dragon will also preview a song from his upcoming solo album! Yoo Jae-suk couldn’t contain his excitement, exclaiming, “This is GD for you!” GD shares his unique way of creating hit songs, saying breakup songs come to him easily as soon as he sits down to write.

    Fans will also enjoy GD’s stories about his fashion adventures, including a memorable moment when Jo Se-ho called out to him, “Ji-yong!” at a fashion show in Paris. He’ll share the inside scoop on “GD items,” which sell out quickly and often lead to price spikes. The episode includes a funny memory from 16 years ago about a secondhand sale with You Quiz’s mixing director and the surprise appearance of a special guest just for G-Dragon.

    G-Dragon will open up about his daily life, his thoughts on BIGBANG’s upcoming 20th anniversary in 2026, and personal stories that show a different side of Kwon Ji-yong. Fans won’t want to miss it!

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  • BTS Jin's 'Running Wild' Soars to No. 1 on Spotify Japan, Hits Global Top 10

    BTS member Jin is taking the world by storm with his hit song Running Wild.

    Released on November 15, Running Wild is the title track from Jin's first solo album, Happy. The song blends a fresh new wave sound with British rock influences and pop rock elements, catching the attention of fans worldwide.

    On November 21, Running Wild reached the top spot on Spotify Japan's Daily Top Songs chart, showing its massive popularity.

    It also ranked No. 2 on the Spotify Top Songs chart in Korea and No. 6 globally, proving its broad appeal.

    Jin’s solo album Happy has also been a huge success. It sold over 219,000 copies on its first day, making it the third-highest album sales for a K-pop solo artist in Oricon Weekly Album Chart history.

    In just three days, Happy reached No. 1 on the Hanteo Country-by-Country Chart in Japan for the third week of November, solidifying Jin's status as a top global artist.

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