BTS's Jimin has just made K-pop history once again with his song "Who" breaking records on the Billboard charts!

As of December 14, Jimin’s song "Who" has made a huge impact by climbing to 43rd place on the Billboard Hot 100 after rising four spots this week. This marks its 21st consecutive week on the chart, making it the longest-charting song by a Korean solo artist since Psy’s "Gangnam Style."

"Who" has been showing amazing strength, not only with its chart position but also with a consistent rise. After jumping 9 spots last week, it continues to grow, now marking its second week of increasing in the rankings!

This 21-week streak is a groundbreaking achievement, as "Who" is now the first-ever K-pop solo song to stay in the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 60 for its first 21 weeks. But that’s not all – Jimin’s album "MUSE" is also making waves. It charted at 128th place on the Billboard 200 and has kept its spot for an impressive 21 weeks, making it the longest-charting K-pop album of 2024.

On top of that, "MUSE" has topped the Billboard World Albums chart for 21 consecutive weeks, making Jimin’s solo albums incredibly dominant. His debut album "FACE" previously spent 63 weeks on the chart, but "MUSE" is not far behind, now becoming the second-longest-charting K-pop solo album.

Jimin’s success doesn’t stop there! He has become the first and only K-pop solo artist to hit the number-one spot on the Billboard Artist 100 chart, and he’s still going strong with 31 weeks of charting at number 85 this week.

Looking at the other charts, "Who" also ranked 30th on the Streaming Songs chart, climbing 5 spots from last week and maintaining its 21-week streak on the chart. It’s now the second-longest streak by any K-pop song, right behind "Gangnam Style."

Globally, "Who" remains a hit, staying steady at 24th on the Global 200 and 30th on the Global (excluding U.S.) charts. It also continues to perform well on the Digital Song Sales chart, holding 23rd place with strong sales and streaming numbers.

And there's more exciting news! After the success of his exhibition "The Truth Untold: Unspoken Truth" in Korea and the U.S., Jimin’s exhibition will be held in Tokyo, Japan, from January 10 to February 16 next year. Fans are sure to be looking forward to this amazing event!

Jimin’s unstoppable journey continues to set new milestones for K-pop, and fans around the world are cheering him on as he keeps breaking records!

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THE BOYZ's Juyeon has shared some surprising insights into his unexpected passion for reading, leaving fans in awe of his thoughtful and reflective nature!

In a recent interview for YES24's reading campaign Read With Me, Juyeon opened up about his love for books and how reading plays an important role in his life. He was the third participant in the campaign, and his list of “life-changing books” has certainly sparked interest among fans.

Juyeon shared that he doesn't read to relax but rather to grow and improve himself. He explained, “I don’t read books for comfort or relaxation, but rather to use them as a source of energy to better myself.” His dedication to self-improvement was clear as he mentioned, “When I read, I often pause to reflect on certain passages. Sometimes, I even make notes on my phone about what I've read.”

Fans were especially surprised when Juyeon revealed some of his notes, showcasing his deep thoughts and introspection. And in a sweet and unexpected moment, he shared that he doesn't cry easily but admitted that Slam Dunk made him tear up! “Even though I’m not someone who cries easily, Slam Dunk really touches my heart," he said.

Juyeon also recommended books that helped him through difficult times, like The Star of Dog Food by Hwang Sok Young, which he’s read over five times. He explained, “This book gave me strength when I was struggling in my life, and I still remember many of its passages.” He also praised Creative Acts by Rick Rubin, saying, “If you’re an artist, this is definitely a must-read.”

In addition to these life-changing books, Juyeon shared his love for a variety of genres, from Hermann Hesse’s Demian to Françoise Sagan’s Life is Too Slow, and Hope is Too Violent, proving his diverse reading tastes.

When asked which book would represent his life, Juyeon picked a “coming-of-age novel” and joked, “I have so many stories to tell that even Toji wouldn’t be enough. If I wrote a 600-page novel, I’d probably be around page 100 right now!”

Juyeon’s thoughtful nature and passion for reading have left fans even more captivated by the multi-talented idol.

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