BTS's Jimin has once again claimed the title of the most popular Korean male idol in 2024, as chosen by Japanese fans, proving his massive and unwavering popularity!

In the 2024 Year-End Summary! Korean Male Idol Popularity No. 1 survey, conducted by the Japanese Hallyu media outlet Danmee, Jimin secured the top spot with an impressive 2,508 votes. This marks his second consecutive year at number one, following his victory in 2023.

Jimin’s dominance in Japan is undeniable, and his popularity continues to soar with no signs of slowing down!

Earlier in the year, Jimin also triumphed in the "November K-Pop Male Idol Popularity Contest" with a record-breaking 3,335 votes, marking an incredible 21 consecutive months at number one. His consistent success highlights his strong and lasting impact on fans across Japan.

The survey, aimed at reflecting the voices of K-pop fans, took into account various factors like Jimin's activities in Korea, his brand reputation (BRAND REPUTATION_INDEX), his monthly mentions on X (formerly Twitter), and related articles and music videos from Danmee. A total of 28 well-known K-pop male idols were featured in the survey.

He also ranked 53rd on the Billboard Japan Artist 100, 47th on the Streaming Chart, and 42nd on the Album Chart, further proving his immense influence in Japan.

Jimin’s popularity in Japan isn’t just based on surveys—his solo work continues to dominate! His second solo album MUSE and its hit song "Who" charted at 70th on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 as of January 8, marking an impressive 23 consecutive weeks on the chart.

On top of his musical achievements, Jimin’s solo exhibition The Truth Untold: Fanne Gruit IN JAPAN has been a huge hit. Since opening in Tokyo on January 10, the exhibition has captured the attention of fans, showcasing his solo album activities, stage costumes, props, and trophies.

The exhibition has even been featured on Japan's Fuji TV, further fueling excitement for Jimin's work.

Jimin’s reign as the top Korean male idol in Japan is far from over, and his growing success is setting new standards for K-pop idols worldwide.

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BTS’s Jimin is once again proving his global dominance, especially in Japan, where his solo music continues to break records!

Jimin's hit song "Who", from his second album MUSE, has just been awarded the prestigious Gold streaming certification from the Japan Record Association (RIAJ).

This honor comes after "Who" surpassed a remarkable 50 million streams in February, making it the first solo song by Jimin to receive this certification in Japan!

The Japan Record Association certifies music based on total streams, with Gold for 50 million streams, Platinum for 100 million, and Diamond for a massive 500 million.

This achievement adds another significant milestone to Jimin’s growing solo career.

Previously, Jimin also earned a Platinum certification for his first album FACE (for 250,000 units shipped) and a Gold certification for MUSE (for over 100,000 units shipped).

With the Gold streaming certification for "Who", Jimin now holds a total of three prestigious certifications from the Japan Record Association, solidifying his place as a solo artist.

Not only that, but "Who" made waves on the Billboard charts, staying on the Billboard Hot 100 for an impressive 33 weeks, setting a record for the longest-charting K-pop solo song! It also spent 32 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, showing just how much love fans have for his music.

Jimin’s solo success doesn’t stop there, as GOLDEN also spent 20 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart, and Jimin continues to dominate the Billboard Japan Artist 100, where he has now charted for 47 weeks! Clearly, Jimin’s popularity is unstoppable!

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