A former Singles Inferno contestant and well-known YouTuber has shared that he's been struggling with severe mental distress due to privacy invasion and stalking. He has now decided to take a break from his online activities to focus on his well-being.

On December 3, his agency, Kick the Hurdle Studio, posted an official statement announcing that his YouTube channel, Dex101, will be taking a longer break starting from December 2, 2024.

The agency explained, "Despite a busy schedule over the past four years, Dex has worked hard on the channel. However, recent events have made it clear that more restructuring is needed."

It was later confirmed that the artist in question is Dex (Kim Jin Young), who became known after his appearance on the popular Netflix dating show Singles Inferno.

The agency also revealed that they’ve been dealing with the unauthorized use of Dex's content, including his name, image, and videos.

They warned that such actions violate copyright law and could result in legal consequences, urging that all illegally used works be taken down by December 10, 2024.

In addition to the copyright issues, the agency expressed their deep concern over ongoing stalking. They reported that Dex has been followed to his home and targeted with unauthorized photos and videos during his personal time.

The agency also condemned the spread of false information and rumors about Dex, which have caused mental distress not only to him but also to his family. They stated that they will take legal action against anyone involved in these harmful behaviors.

This announcement comes after Dex’s appearance on Zombieverse: New Blood, which was released on Netflix on November 19.

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BTS’s Jimin is once again proving his global dominance, especially in Japan, where his solo music continues to break records!

Jimin's hit song "Who", from his second album MUSE, has just been awarded the prestigious Gold streaming certification from the Japan Record Association (RIAJ).

This honor comes after "Who" surpassed a remarkable 50 million streams in February, making it the first solo song by Jimin to receive this certification in Japan!

The Japan Record Association certifies music based on total streams, with Gold for 50 million streams, Platinum for 100 million, and Diamond for a massive 500 million.

This achievement adds another significant milestone to Jimin’s growing solo career.

Previously, Jimin also earned a Platinum certification for his first album FACE (for 250,000 units shipped) and a Gold certification for MUSE (for over 100,000 units shipped).

With the Gold streaming certification for "Who", Jimin now holds a total of three prestigious certifications from the Japan Record Association, solidifying his place as a solo artist.

Not only that, but "Who" made waves on the Billboard charts, staying on the Billboard Hot 100 for an impressive 33 weeks, setting a record for the longest-charting K-pop solo song! It also spent 32 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, showing just how much love fans have for his music.

Jimin’s solo success doesn’t stop there, as GOLDEN also spent 20 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart, and Jimin continues to dominate the Billboard Japan Artist 100, where he has now charted for 47 weeks! Clearly, Jimin’s popularity is unstoppable!

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