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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Former BIGBANG member T.O.P (Choi Seung Hyun) is facing a wave of controversy after his appearance in Squid Game 2, and it’s not just his acting that’s causing a stir—his past drug conviction is leading to serious censorship!

In the January 7th episode of MBC’s Live Morning Show, Squid Game 2 was in the spotlight, showcasing its massive global success. But despite the drama’s popularity, it hasn’t been without its issues, especially when it comes to T.O.P’s involvement.

The show has been met with backlash in South Korea, and much of the criticism centers around T.O.P’s casting. The former BIGBANG member, who has a past drug conviction, was noticeably blurred out during scenes from Squid Game 2 shown on the broadcast.

Viewers quickly noticed the censorship, which is believed to be linked to his marijuana conviction in 2017. At that time, T.O.P was sentenced to 10 months in prison, which was suspended for two years. This scandal caused him to step away from the entertainment world and leave BIGBANG.

Though T.O.P vowed to stay out of the limelight, his appearance in Squid Game 2 came as a surprise. However, his return has been anything but smooth. His performance has been heavily criticized for lacking emotional depth and skill, sparking even more controversy.

To make matters worse, Squid Game lead actor Park Sung Hoon also found himself in hot water after sharing a parody image of a Japanese adult film cover on social media, adding fuel to the ongoing backlash.

Despite all the drama surrounding it, Squid Game 2 continues to receive global attention. It was even nominated for Best Drama Series at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards but didn’t take home the prize.

T.O.P's blurred-out appearance and mixed reception in Squid Game 2 have added another layer of drama to his already complicated career comeback!

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