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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The legal fight between NewJeans and ADOR has officially begun, and actor Lee Jong Suk’s reaction is grabbing attention.

On April 3, the Seoul Central District Court held the first trial for ADOR’s lawsuit against NewJeans, aiming to confirm the validity of their exclusive contracts. This follows the court’s previous decision on March 21, which sided with ADOR and blocked the members from carrying out entertainment activities.

NewJeans previously argued for contract termination based on 11 reasons, including issues with Min Hee Jin’s removal as ADOR’s CEO, claims that HYBE undervalued their success, and even allegations that HYBE considered “ruining” their brand.

However, the court dismissed all of these claims. In response, the members expressed their frustration through international media, calling the ruling “shocking” and saying, “It seems like South Korea wants to turn us into revolutionaries.”

While fans remain divided, Lee Jong Suk’s reaction has sparked a huge discussion. The actor, known for his calm and reserved personality, was reportedly taken aback by the situation. “This is crazy… What is even happening?” he allegedly said after hearing about the legal battle. His shocked response quickly spread online, with fans agreeing that the situation is beyond belief.

With NewJeans suspending their activities and ADOR holding the upper hand in court, all eyes are now on how this legal fight will unfold.

The next steps will determine whether NewJeans can overturn the decision or if ADOR will maintain full control over their careers.

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