K-pop group KARD is gearing up to showcase their global presence with an exciting tour across Latin America.

KARD (BM, J.Seph, Somin, Jiwoo) will kick off their KARD 2025 TOUR [Where To Now?] in Latin America on January 15, 2025, in Santiago, Chile. The group will visit five major cities, including São Paulo, Brazil, Bogotá, Colombia, Mexico City, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, bringing their energetic performances to fans across the region.

The tour will feature a dynamic setlist with some of KARD’s most iconic hits, promising to create an unforgettable experience for their fans in each city.

Their mini-album Where To Now? (Part.1: Yellow Light), released in August, marked a fresh musical direction for the group. The album’s lively yet emotional vibe helped them reach the Top 10 on iTunes' 'Top Albums' chart in nine countries, further cementing their global appeal.

KARD has also been engaging with fans through their YouTube series KARDist Season 2, where they cover popular Latin American songs and reinterpret them in their own unique style. A notable highlight was Somin's cover of DESPECHA, which caught the attention of the original artist, Rosalía, who left a supportive comment saying "vamos."

Before their Latin American tour, KARD will continue their world tour, starting in Hamburg, Germany on November 19, and visiting other cities in Europe, including Munich, Amsterdam, the UK (Birmingham), and several others. Fans around the world are excited for KARD’s return to the stage as they continue to build their international presence.

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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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