BTS's Jimin has just made history for K-pop with his song "Who" on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.

Released by Billboard on December 3rd (Korean time), "Who" ranked No. 56 on the chart for the week of December 7th, marking its 19th consecutive week on the Hot 100.

This is the longest streak for a K-pop solo song on the chart in the past decade and the longest-charting K-pop solo song of 2024, especially impressive as Christmas songs begin to dominate the chart.

What makes this even more remarkable is that Jimin did this without any official promotions or activities.

"Who" also made history by surpassing 200 million streams on Spotify in the U.S., becoming the first K-pop song to achieve this milestone. It held steady in the rankings, coming in at No. 43 on the Billboard Streaming Songs chart. It is now the only K-pop solo song to chart for 19 consecutive weeks since 2014.

In addition, Jimin has broken another record. He became the first and only K-pop soloist to top the Billboard Artist 100 chart, and this week, he entered the chart at No. 98, marking his 29th week on the list. This makes him the longest-charting K-pop solo artist on the Billboard Artist 100.

"Who" also continued to show its strength on the global stage, ranking at No. 30 on the Global 200 and No. 33 on the Global (excluding the U.S.) chart for 19 consecutive weeks. The song had previously topped both charts for two weeks following its release.

Meanwhile, Jimin’s second solo album MUSE, which features "Who," continues to perform well, ranking No. 157 on the Billboard 200 and No. 6 on the World Albums chart.

This marks the 19th consecutive week his album has been on these charts, further proving Jimin's ongoing popularity in the U.S., even four months after its release.

In addition to his musical achievements, while serving in the military, Jimin also donated 30 million KRW to the "Busan Habitat Challenge" to improve the living conditions of elderly residents in his hometown.

He was the first individual donor in the campaign, showing his continued positive influence even while fulfilling his military duties.

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Song Hye Kyo’s much-anticipated return to the big screen with The Black Nuns is making waves, as the film shoots straight to the number one spot in overall pre-sale rankings, even beating out Hyun Bin’s Harbin.

The Black Nuns is a chilling thriller about a group of individuals who perform forbidden rituals to save a boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit. And it’s already generating tons of buzz!

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network, as of 11 AM on January 15, The Black Nuns is leading the pack with a 16.4% pre-sale rate, having sold 38,391 tickets in advance. This is a strong indicator of the film’s high pre-release anticipation, even with nine days still left before its official opening.

With its unique storyline and gripping visual appeal, The Black Nuns is expected to inject fresh energy into the upcoming theater season. Song Hye Kyo has been actively promoting the film, making appearances on tvN's You Quiz on the Block, the web variety show Jeong Jae Hyung's Fairy Table, and sharing vlog videos on the Davichi Kang Min Kyung channel. All of these efforts are driving the film’s rising pre-sale numbers.

The film is also drawing attention for its star-studded cast, which includes not only Song Hye Kyo but also Jeon Yeo Bin, Lee Jin Wook, and Moon Woo Jin, all of whom deliver impressive performances.

The Black Nuns is set to hit theaters on January 24, and it looks like it’s already on track to be a massive success.

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