BTS member Jungkook has once again proven his global superstar power by making history on the 2024 Billboard Year-End Charts!

On December 15, Billboard officially revealed its 2024 Year-End Charts, and Jungkook’s achievements left everyone in awe.

His first solo album "GOLDEN" secured the 80th spot on the main album chart, "Billboard 200," while ranking 10th on "Top Album Sales" and 9th on "Top Current Album Sales," showcasing his incredible popularity.

Jungkook also ruled the "Global 200" chart, which ranks songs based on streaming and downloads worldwide. His solo hit "Seven" came in at 15th, "3D" at 129th, and "Standing Next To You" at 36th.

On the "Global Excl. U.S." chart, "Seven" made it to 7th place, "Standing Next To You" ranked 17th, and "3D" took the 78th spot.

His success didn’t stop there! "Standing Next To You" ranked 5th on Billboard’s "Digital Song Sales" chart, reflecting his strong sales in the U.S.

Meanwhile, his tracks "Please Don’t Change" and "Closer to You" landed at 21st and 22nd on the "Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales" chart.

Jungkook also claimed high spots in various artist categories:

• 60th on "Top Artists,"
• 81st on "Hot 100 Artists,"
• 64th on "Billboard 200 Artists,"
• 14th on "Global 200 Artists,"
• 8th on "Global Excl. U.S. Artists,"
• 9th on "Top Album Sales Artists,"
• and an impressive 3rd on "Digital Song Sales Artists."

What makes this even more historic? Jungkook is the first Asian solo artist to enter the Top 10 of both the "Global Excl. U.S. Artists" and "Top Current Album Sales" charts.

He also made history by debuting on the "Billboard 200 Artists" chart and achieving the highest record for an Asian soloist on "Digital Song Sales Artists."

Adding to his milestones, Jungkook is the first K-pop solo artist to appear on all three major Billboard Year-End charts: "Hot 100 Artists," "Billboard 200 Artists," and "Top Artists."

With achievements like these, Jungkook continues to shine as a global force, making K-pop history with every step. Fans can’t wait to see what more he’ll achieve next!

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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