BIGBANG's G-Dragon is showing his deep sorrow after the tragic Jeju Air plane crash that claimed the lives of many victims.

On December 29, G-Dragon took to his social media to share an emotional tribute. He posted an image of a daisy flower, which represents his brand, but he chose to make it black and white, symbolizing his grief. The somber image was a clear message of respect and condolences.

In the comments, fans from around the world flooded the post with messages of sympathy, saying things like, "Rest in peace" to honor those who lost their lives.

The tragedy, which took place earlier that day, has sent shockwaves through not just the country, but the music industry as well.

Other artists, such as Sung Si Kyung, Im Young Woong, and Kim Jang Hoon, have also shared their condolences, holding moments of silence and offering words of comfort to the victims’ families.

The accident occurred at 9:05 AM on December 29 when Jeju Air flight 7C2216, arriving from Bangkok, crashed into the runway wall while trying to land at Muan International Airport.

The crash led to massive flames engulfing the aircraft, tragically claiming the lives of 179 out of 181 passengers and crew on board.

The government has focused on recovering the victims and identifying them while also investigating the cause of the crash.

In response to the disaster, TV stations have canceled entertainment programs and switched to live news coverage to keep the public informed.

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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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