BTS’s Jin has proven his superstar status once again by taking the top spot in KDOL’s December monthly rankings, setting a jaw-dropping record along the way!

In December, Jin received an incredible 579,343,770 hearts on the K-pop idol popularity app KDOL, earning him first place by a huge margin. The app’s rankings are decided entirely by votes from fans around the world, including Korea, the U.S., Japan, Southeast Asia, and Europe.

Jin’s amazing achievement didn’t stop there. From December 2 to December 8, he also ranked first in the weekly rankings with 542,244,201 hearts, and topped the daily rankings for five days straight from December 2 to December 6. On his birthday, December 4, Jin smashed records with an unbelievable 520,205,663 hearts in a single day—the highest-ever total on KDOL!

Thanks to his December victory, Jin will be featured in CM advertisements at two subway stations in Seoul for one month, giving fans another reason to celebrate.

This isn’t the first time Jin has made history on KDOL. He also secured first place in the December Birthday Rankings, held from October 20 to November 16, with an impressive 639,673,894 hearts. In November, he dominated the monthly rankings as well, topping the daily charts for 20 consecutive days and the weekly charts for four straight weeks. His ads for this achievement are currently displayed at Gangnam Station and Apgujeong Station until January 17, 2025.

Jin’s incredible popularity highlights the strength of his loyal fandom, solidifying his title as "Worldwide Handsome" and a top solo artist. Known for his stunning visuals and powerful vocals, he continues to win hearts everywhere.

His first solo album, Happy, released on November 15, 2023, was a massive success, topping charts globally and further showcasing his talent. Fans are also excited about his participation in the theme song for tvN’s upcoming drama “Ask the Stars”, proving once again that Jin is a multi-talented artist with endless potential.

With records like these and exciting projects on the horizon, Jin’s fans can’t wait to see what he does next!

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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