BTS's V is starting 2025 with a bang, as he continues to reign supreme in Japan's major popularity rankings, solidifying his position as the undisputed king of "TaeTaeLand."

In the first week of January 2025, V earned the No. 1 spot in the male idol category on Japan's well-known idol ranking site 'NEHAN,' marking an incredible 198 consecutive weeks at the top.

But that’s not all. V also smashed records on other major sites. On 'BIHAN,' a popular Korean actor ranking site, he ranked No. 1 in the 'Actor Popularity Ranking' category for 47 weeks straight and held the top spot in the '20s Korean Actors' category for an impressive 194 weeks.

Over on 'K-board,' a site dedicated to K-culture, V maintained a 154-week streak at No. 1 in the 'K-pop Idol Popularity Ranking,' and also took the top spots in the 'Korean Drama Male Actor Election' and 'Flower Boy Election' polls. His dominance didn't stop there—V was also No. 1 on 'KPOP JUICE,' a K-pop-focused site, with a staggering 5.47 million votes overall.

Since the rise of the Hallyu wave, V has consistently been the most popular Korean star in Japan, maintaining the highest rank among Korean celebrities. His popularity extends to X (formerly Twitter), where he has topped the 'Celebrity Ranking' with the most mentions by a Korean celebrity.

V continues to shine as the most talked-about Korean star in various fields, including music, acting, and variety shows.

What’s even more impressive is his success as a K-pop solo artist. In Spotify Japan’s 2024 year-end review, V ranked 6th in the 'Most Shared Artists on SNS' list, the highest ranking for a K-pop solo artist, showing just how much fans love his music.

V's solo tracks, including 'Winter Ahead,' 'White Christmas,' 'FRI(END)S,' and 'Slow Dancing,' have all topped Japan’s iTunes charts, setting a new record for a K-pop solo artist.

V's solo album, 'Layover,' released on September 8, 2023, achieved stellar sales, selling 221,491 copies on release day and ranking No. 1 on Japan's Oricon 'Daily Album Ranking' for K-pop solo artists. In the 'Annual Ranking 2023,' which tracks sales from December 26, 2022, to December 18, 2023, V’s album sold 247,826 copies, ranking 16th on the 'Album Ranking' chart and making history as the highest-ever position for a K-pop solo artist.

His album was also the only K-pop solo album to land in the Oricon 'Best-selling K-pop Albums Top 10' chart.

With all these impressive achievements, V’s status in Japan and the global music scene only continues to grow stronger. "TaeTaeLand" is definitely here to stay.

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It’s official—Good Partner is getting a second season!

On April 3, 2025, SBS confirmed the exciting news that Good Partner will return for Season 2.

However, fans will have to wait a little longer for more details as the production is still in its early stages.

SBS revealed, “While the production for Season 2 has been confirmed, the broadcast schedule, filming dates, and cast have not been finalized. We are still in discussions.”

Good Partner originally aired last September, and it quickly became a fan favorite. The drama follows Cha Eun Kyung (played by Jang Na Ra), a seasoned divorce lawyer, and rookie lawyer Han Yoo Ri (played by Nam Ji Hyun), who is new to handling divorce cases.

The series was a hit, with a peak viewership rating of 17.7% (Nielsen Korea, nationwide households).

Both Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun were praised for their performances, with Jang Na Ra receiving her first acting award after 23 years in the industry at the 2024 SBS Drama Awards, and Nam Ji Hyun taking home the Best Acting Award.

Now, with the news of Good Partner Season 2, fans are eagerly wondering if the original cast will return. Will Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun reprise their roles, or will new faces join the team? Lee Jong Suk, a close friend and fellow actor of Jang Na Ra, has expressed his excitement for the continuation of the series and fully supports his friend's success.

As discussions continue, fans are keeping their fingers crossed for the return of their favorite characters.

Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated season.

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