• Im Yoona, SHINee’s Minho, and TWS Dohun Confirmed as MCs for '2024 MBC Gayo Daejejun,' Promising Exciting Stages to End the Year

    Im Yoona, SHINee’s Minho, and TWS's Dohun have been confirmed as the MCs for the highly anticipated 2024 MBC Gayo Daejejun. The year-end music show, which will be broadcast live on December 31st, is set to bring in 2024 with the theme 'Wannabe.' The three hosts—Yoona of Girls' Generation, Minho of SHINee, and Dohun of TWS—are all top idols who represent role models for the younger generation, adding their unique chemistry to the event.

    Yoona, who has been a familiar face on the MBC Gayo Daejejun since 2015, will be hosting the show for the 10th time. As an idol’s idol, Yoona is the perfect fit for the 'Wannabe' theme and will once again bring her seasoned hosting skills to the stage. Her return marks a special milestone in her career as she continues to captivate fans.

    Minho, who hosted the show last year, is returning as an MC for a second consecutive year. Known for his visuals, humor, and passionate energy, Minho is expected to bring even more excitement to this year’s event. As a key figure in K-pop and a role model to many, he will surely add his charm and vibrant presence to the stage.

    This year, a fresh face will join the team—Dohun from TWS (TourS), a rising rookie who recently gained attention with the hit song First Meeting Didn't Go As Planned. This will be Dohun's first time hosting the Gayo Daejejun, and fans are excited to see what he brings to the table. As a next-generation idol and the youngest-ever MC at a public broadcast award ceremony, his inclusion adds a new energy to the event.

    The 2024 MBC Gayo Daejejun will bring together K-pop’s long-established role models and promising newcomers for an exciting year-end celebration. With the 'Wannabe' theme, fans can look forward to spectacular performances and special stages.

    The 2024 MBC Gayo Daejejun will air on December 31st, wrapping up the year with a fantastic show!

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  • BTS's Jimin Breaks Records in Japan with "Who" as it Earns Prestigious 'Gold' Streaming Certification

    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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