• BTS's Jin, Jimin, and Jungkook Shine on Billboard Charts, Fans Anticipate Full-Group Comeback

    BTS members Jin, Jimin, and Jungkook are taking over the Billboard charts with their solo projects, raising excitement for the group’s future comeback.

    Jin’s Solo Album Happy Makes Waves

    Jin’s first solo album Happy has achieved incredible results on the U.S. Billboard charts. On the latest Billboard 200 (for the week ending November 30), Happy landed at No. 4, marking a huge milestone for the singer.

    The album also ranked No. 2 on World Albums and No. 3 on Top Album Sales.

    The title track Running Wild is a major hit as well, debuting at No. 53 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also secured No. 4 on Global (Excl. U.S.), No. 5 on Global 200, and No. 1 on Digital Song Sales.

    Other tracks from Happy are performing well globally. The pre-release track I'll Be There climbed to No. 29 on Global (Excl. U.S.), while Heart on the Window (with Wendy), Another Level, Until I Reach You, and In Longing all entered the chart, proving the album’s widespread appeal.

    Jin also dominated the World Digital Song Sales chart, claiming the Top 5 spots with his new songs, including Heart on the Window at No. 1. With this, Jin joins other BTS members like RM, Suga, and J-Hope in achieving this rare feat.

    Jimin and Jungkook Keep Their Momentum

    Jimin continues to shine with his solo track Who, which climbed to No. 45 on the Billboard Hot 100. His second solo album MUSE stayed strong on the Billboard 200 at No. 158 for its 18th week. The song also performed well on global charts, ranking No. 16 on Global (Excl. U.S.) and No. 21 on Global 200, while his album maintained its position at No. 5 on World Albums.

    Jungkook’s success is also unstoppable. His debut solo single Seven (feat. Latto) continued its amazing run, staying on the Global 200 chart at No. 133 for an incredible 71 weeks, the longest streak for any K-pop solo artist. Tracks from his solo album GOLDEN, like Standing Next to You, also made an impact, securing No. 78 and No. 196 on Global (Excl. U.S.), respectively.

    Additionally, Standing Next to You achieved Gold certification in Japan for surpassing 50 million streams, as confirmed by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.

    Full-Group Comeback Hype

    With Jin, Jimin, and Jungkook achieving solo success, anticipation for BTS’s full-group comeback is reaching new heights. Fans are eagerly awaiting what’s next for the global superstars.

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  • Red Velvet's Irene Makes Successful Solo Debut, Sells Over 250,000 Copies on First Day

    Red Velvet’s Irene has officially launched her solo career with the release of her first mini album, Like A Flower, and it's already a huge success.

    Released on November 26, Irene's Like A Flower sold over 250,000 copies on its first day, according to the Hanteo Chart. The album also claimed the top spot on the Circle Chart's daily retail album chart, showing just how much fans were excited for her solo debut.

    In addition to its impressive sales in South Korea, Like A Flower topped iTunes' Top Album Charts in 21 countries, including New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Finland, and Brazil, among others.

    The album also hit number one on China’s QQ Music Digital Album Sales Chart and dominated Japan’s AWA Real-Time Rising Chart, where its tracks claimed the top 1-3 positions.

    The mini album features 8 tracks in various genres, all rooted in pop, with the title track Like A Flower standing out.

    The song blends lively Afro rhythms with smooth, dreamy sounds and carries a message of courage and growth, comparing life to a flower blooming beautifully.

    Irene will also be appearing on SBS PowerFM’s Wendy’s Young Street on November 27 at 8 PM, continuing to promote her successful debut.

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