BTS's Jimin continues to dominate the music scene as his hit song "Who" stays on both of the U.S. Billboard main charts for an incredible 18 weeks in a row.

On November 26, Billboard revealed the latest "Hot 100" chart for the week of November 30, where Jimin's "Who" ranked 45th. This makes it the highest position for a song by a Korean solo artist in 18 weeks since 2013.

With 18 weeks of charting, "Who" has set a new record as the longest-charting K-pop song of 2024, beating out other K-pop songs released this year.

"Who" was released on July 19 and debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, quickly climbing to No. 12 the following week, marking its highest position and proving it was a global hit. Despite being on the chart for so long, the song remains at No. 45, showing it’s still a fan favorite.

Jimin’s solo album MUSE also made waves, entering the Billboard 200 chart at No. 158 and staying on the chart for 18 weeks straight. This makes it the longest-charting album by a Korean artist on this chart in 2024.

On other Billboard charts, MUSE ranked 5th on the "World Albums" chart, while "Who" landed 16th on the "Global (Excl. U.S.)" chart and 21st on the "Global 200." "Who" also charted at No. 33 on the "Streaming Songs" chart, becoming the longest-charting song by a Korean artist (18 weeks) since 2013.

In addition to his impressive chart success, Jimin ranked 95th on the "Artist 100" chart, marking 28 weeks of charting and making him the first Korean solo artist to ever reach No. 1 on this chart.

Jimin’s success continues as he’s been nominated for the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) for the second year in a row. His song "Who" earned a nomination for "Top Global K-Pop Song" and he was also nominated for "Top Global K-Pop Artist," solidifying his position as one of K-pop's biggest stars.

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YG’s new girl group BabyMonster is making a strong impact on the U.S. Billboard charts, as their track "DRIP" continues to chart for three weeks in a row.

According to the latest Billboard update on November 26 (local time), BabyMonster’s title track from their debut album ranked 33rd on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart and 81st on the Billboard Global 200 chart.

The group first entered these charts on November 12 with impressive rankings of 16th and 30th, respectively. Their ongoing success highlights their growing global fanbase and strong live performance skills, which are expected to keep them at the top.

Outside of Billboard, BabyMonster has also been performing well on other major platforms. "DRIP" has charted on Spotify’s Weekly Top Songs chart for three consecutive weeks and is steadily climbing on Korea’s Melon HOT100, where it currently holds the 17th spot.

On YouTube, the group’s music videos are receiving love from fans worldwide. The "DRIP" music video, featuring a colorful and stylish concept that highlights their energetic performances, surpassed 100 million views in just 21 days. The video for "CLIK CLAK," showcasing YG’s signature hip-hop style, is also quickly approaching 100 million views.

BabyMonster is also expanding their global reach with a fast-paced debut world tour. After their first performance at Seoul’s KSPO DOME on January 25 and 26, they will head to New Jersey in February and Los Angeles in March. The group has also confirmed stops in four Japanese cities: Kanagawa, Aichi, Osaka, and Fukuoka, as they continue to grow their international presence.

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