BTS's Jimin has made another major mark as a solo artist, proving his global power in the music industry.

On October 26, Billboard revealed the list of K-pop artists who have topped the Billboard Artist 100 chart, which ranks artists based on album sales, streaming, radio airplay, and more.

Among the nine K-pop artists who reached the top, Jimin stands out as the only solo artist to achieve this feat.

Last year, Jimin made history when his first solo album FACE and its title track Like Crazy topped the Billboard Hot 100, making him the first K-pop soloist to reach number one on the Billboard Artist 100 chart.

This achievement placed Jimin alongside legends like The Beatles and The Supremes, becoming a part of an exclusive group with at least six number-one hits. His success sparked global headlines, with major coverage from CNN, AFP, BBC, and others.

In addition, Jimin was featured in Interview 365's "Good People Best 10," praised for his groundbreaking achievements, including being the first K-pop artist to hit number one on the Hot 100 both as a soloist and with BTS.

After his military enlistment, Jimin continued his solo journey with MUSE in July, where he hit second place on the Billboard Artist 100 chart. His title track Who debuted at number 14 on the Hot 100, staying in the charts for 18 weeks, a new record for Jimin and the longest chart run of any K-pop song in 2024.

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BTS’s Jungkook’s solo song Standing Next to You is winning hearts from celebrities around the globe.

On a recent episode of the Lonely Island and Seth Meyers podcast, American actor and comedian Andy Samberg shared that Standing Next to You is his "favorite song," sparking excitement among fans.

During the podcast, Samberg and host Seth Meyers were talking about BTS when Samberg confessed his love for the track, saying, “I know it’s a solo track, but I’m a huge fan of Standing Next to You.” His praise for the song has caught the attention of many.

Samberg, best known for his role on SNL and for winning a Golden Globe for Brooklyn Nine-Nine, isn't the only one showing love for the song. Legendary diva Diana Ross, who mentored Michael Jackson, also picked Standing Next to You as one of her favorites.

The track has even earned praise from famous actors. Squid Game star Lee Jung Jae called it a song that “gives me strength,” while actress Go Min Si said she “really loves” it.

Many other celebrities have shown their admiration for the song too. Actors Je Je Hoon, Choi Jin Hyuk, Lee Jun Ki, and Wi Ha Jun, along with Thai singer-actor Dowga and members of popular groups like Proxy, Sakurazaka46, JO1, and BINI, have all shared dance covers of Standing Next to You. It’s clear that Jungkook’s solo track is creating a global buzz!

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