BTS member V (Kim Taehyung) is proving once again why he’s a global superstar! V has made history on the US and UK Tidal Top Video charts with his solo tracks, setting a new record for K-pop artists and showing off his incredible worldwide popularity.

On December 31, V’s 11 solo tracks completely dominated the US Tidal Top Video Chart, claiming the top 11 spots. Leading the pack was his collaboration with Bing Crosby, “White Christmas,” at No. 1.

Other songs following closely were “Winter Ahead,” “White Christmas (Lyric),” “Winter Ahead Cinematic,” “FRI(END)S,” and several tracks from his solo album Layover, including “Slow Dancing,” “Love Me Again,” “For Us,” “Rainy Days,” “Slow Dancing (FRNK Remix),” and “Blue.”

This is the most simultaneous entries ever achieved by a K-pop artist, and V even broke his own record of nine entries. Talk about raising the bar!

V also set another milestone on the UK Tidal Top Video chart. As of January 4, ten of his solo tracks made it into the Top 12.

His heartfelt track “Winter Ahead” secured the No. 1 spot, while “Winter Ahead (Cinematic Still Ver.)” and “FRI(END)S” took No. 3 and No. 4, respectively. Tracks like “White Christmas,” “Rainy Days,” “Love Me Again,” “Blue,” and more rounded out the Top 12.

This makes V the K-pop artist with the highest number of entries on the UK Tidal charts. His incredible success on both the US and UK platforms highlights his undeniable influence as a solo artist.

Fans are still streaming V’s “White Christmas,” which was released on December 9, 2023. The song ranked No. 13 on the UK’s Official Singles Sales Chart in its fourth week and No. 11 on the Official Singles Downloads Chart, proving its lasting charm.

Meanwhile, “Winter Ahead” is also making waves on Billboard. The track re-entered the Holiday Digital Song Sales chart at No. 19 as of January 2, staying on the chart for three weeks.

It even holds the record for the longest-charting K-pop holiday song! On the global stage, the song ranked No. 63 on the Global Excl. US Chart and No. 105 on the Global 200 Chart, maintaining an impressive four-week streak.

With these achievements, V continues to shine not just as a member of BTS but as a powerhouse solo artist. Fans around the world can’t wait to see what he’ll do next!

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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