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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Broadcaster Park Seul Gi recently shared a heartwarming update about her reunion with actor Byeon Woo Seok, proving that his kind and gentle personality hasn’t changed at all.

On April 2nd, Park Seul Gi posted several photos on her social media, along with the caption, "It’s been a while since I saw Woo Seok, and he is still so kind and gentle".

The photos featured Park Seul Gi hosting a fan meeting event for Byeon Woo Seok, organized by a coffee brand.

In the pictures, Park Seul Gi and Byeon Woo Seok looked close and friendly, highlighting their strong bond. Byeon Woo Seok, standing at 190 cm, even bent down to match Park Seul Gi’s height, showcasing his thoughtful nature.

Park Seul Gi shared more about the event, saying, "I made a meeting that felt like a fairy tale, with actor Byeon Woo Seok and the adorable ‘Tong Tong’ (the nickname for Byeon Woo Seok’s fan club) all gathered together! There were many moments where my heart raced, but it was an hour where I stayed focused and did my best."

She also expressed her gratitude, saying, "I’m really thankful for and happy about the Tong Tong fans who always greet me warmly, not just actor Woo Seok. Is there any April Fools’ Day more unbelievable than this!? Let’s run through April with energy!"

Park Seul Gi, who married a non-celebrity in 2016 and has two daughters, continues to stay busy hosting various events.

Byeon, who gained love through the tvN show Lovely Runner, has already chosen his next project, the upcoming MBC drama 21st Century Prince's Wife.

He’s also been making a positive impact, recently donating 100 million won to the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association to help wildfire victims.

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