BTS member Jimin has proven once again just how powerful his global influence is!

On January 10th, Circle Chart named Jimin the "Most Loved K-Pop Artist in the World in 2024", a huge recognition that highlights his worldwide popularity.

A big part of this success comes from Jimin's second solo album, MUSE, and its hit title track "Who". The song topped the Circle Chart Year-End Global K-Pop chart after hitting number one an impressive 84 times on the daily chart in 2024, making it the most number-one song of the year!

The "Global K-Pop Chart" tracks K-pop streaming usage across the world, and Jimin’s tracks have made a huge impact.

In addition to "Who", his pre-release song "Smeraldo Garden Marching Band" also reached number one seven times on the daily chart. Altogether, Jimin’s songs hit the top spot 91 times in 2024, proving just how massive his global influence is.

On the Circle Chart Global K-Pop weekly chart, Jimin’s "Who" dominated, reaching number one a total of 12 times.

This set a new record for the most number-one spots by a single song in 2024. Between "Who" and "Smeraldo Garden Marching Band", Jimin earned a total of 13 number-one spots on the weekly chart, making him the artist with the most number ones in 2024.

Jimin also made waves on the Circle Chart 2024 annual "Global K-Pop Chart," where six of his songs made the list. His title track "Who", released on July 19, 2023, ranked 4th, marking it as the highest-ranked solo song of 2024 despite the short tracking period.

But Jimin’s success doesn’t stop there! His title track from his first solo album, FACE, "Like Crazy," which ranked 10th on the 2023 annual chart, held strong at 23rd on the 2024 chart.

Other tracks like "Closer Than This" at 55th, "Smeraldo Garden Marching Band" at 80th, "Set Me Free Part 2" at 144th, and "Be Mine" at 149th also made their mark, keeping Jimin’s music in the spotlight all year long.

Jimin’s powerful presence on the global K-pop scene continues to grow, and this recognition proves he is one of the most influential stars in the world!

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IVE has officially kicked off their latest era with a massive global bang!

The girl group, made up of Ahn Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Lee Seo, released their pre-release track "REBEL HEART" from their upcoming third EP IVE EMPATHY on January 13, and the response has been nothing short of incredible. The group is making waves across global charts, proving their dominance once again.

As of 8 AM on January 14, IVE soared to the #1 spot on the iTunes Top K-pop Song chart in six countries/regions, including Vietnam, the Philippines, Romania, Portugal, Indonesia, and Hong Kong. They also claimed second place in New Zealand, Hungary, and Taiwan. In countries like Germany, Japan, Australia, Canada, and France, IVE maintained top spots, taking the #1 position in 14 countries/regions worldwide.

The group also topped the iTunes Top Song chart, reaching #1 in Cambodia and Hong Kong and landing in the Top 10 in nine other regions, including the Philippines, Bahrain, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand—an outstanding global achievement for the group.

The "REBEL HEART" music video, featuring the members' emotional performances and stunning visuals, hit 5 million views just 16 hours after its release. By 10 AM, it claimed the #1 spot on YouTube's Trending Music videos, continuing to captivate fans worldwide. The video also secured #2 on YouTube’s Worldwide Music Video Trending, while the teaser video, which was released earlier, ranked 11th, solidifying IVE’s spot as a global powerhouse.

In South Korea, "REBEL HEART" was an instant hit. It topped the Bugs real-time chart, claimed the #1 spot on Melon HOT100 (just 30 days after its release), and dominated Vibe's domestic rising chart. The track also ranked 5th on Melon HOT100 (100 days after release), 22nd on the TOP100, and 13th on Genie TOP100, marking a very successful comeback.

With its sweet strings, upbeat drums, and addictive charm, "REBEL HEART" showcases a bold transformation driven by self-confidence and the theme of "empathy." The track is just the beginning of a deeper, more evolved musical journey for IVE.

As IVE continues their global activities with "REBEL HEART," fans can expect even more from this multi-talented group.

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