• BSS (SEVENTEEN's Special Unit) Dominates the Charts with Jaw-Dropping First-Week Sales — Fans Are Going Wild

    BSS, the special unit of SEVENTEEN made up of Seungkwan, DK, and Hoshi, is taking the music world by storm! Their new album "TELEPARTY" has absolutely dominated major domestic charts, and the numbers are seriously impressive.

    On January 16, Circle Chart revealed that BSS’s single album "TELEPARTY", released on January 8, soared to the top of both the weekly album and retail album charts for the period January 5th–11th.

    But that’s not all—BSS also snagged the #1 spot on the Hanteo Chart’s weekly album chart (January 6th–12th), with nearly 530,000 copies sold in just one week. This is a huge achievement for a unit album, and fans couldn’t be more excited!

    After a two-year wait since their previous album "SECOND WIND", BSS has returned with a fresh and fun concept. With their hit track "Fighting Should Be Done (Feat. Lee Young-ji)" still going strong, the trio has transformed into "happiness makers" with "TELEPARTY". Fans are loving their positive energy and unique vibe.

    The title track "Jeans" has taken over the charts, quickly rising to the top of platforms like Bugs, Genie, Melon, and more. The song has even topped iTunes' "Top Song" charts in 8 countries and regions, while also ranking in the Top 10 across 20 countries. And let’s not forget about the music video—it’s been climbing YouTube’s trending music videos in both Korea and Japan, thanks to an impressive cameo lineup that has fans talking.

    BSS’s comeback stages have been a hit too! From Mnet's M Countdown, where they performed next to a giant jean sculpture, to KBS2’s Music Bank with a National Singing Contest parody, and MBC’s Show! Music Core with a jeans store concept, their performances have been both fresh and fun.

    Even SBS’s Inkigayo had BSS showing off their spontaneous ad-lib skills, spreading happiness to space!

    But that’s not all—BSS is also making waves with the "Jeans" challenge. The lineup of participants, including legendary Korean baseball player Lee Dae Ho and singer-songwriter Bumzu, is gaining a ton of attention.

    A challenge video featuring Cha Eun Woo has already racked up over 28 million views in just 6 days. And let’s talk about that viral moment when BSS covered Orange Caramel’s "Shanghai Romance"—the choreography quickly took over YouTube Shorts and climbed to the top of the trending list!

    To keep the energy going, BSS will be connecting with fans through variety shows. Catch them on the web show "Jibdaeseong" on January 17, and don’t miss DK and Seungkwan on "Salon Drip 2" on January 21. Known for their hilarious chemistry, fans are eagerly waiting to see what these three bring to the table!

    BSS is truly unstoppable, and fans are here for it! Stay tuned for more chart-topping hits and exciting content from Seventeen’s special unit.

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  • BTS's Jimin Breaks Records AGAIN by Staying #1 in Global Popularity Poll for 179 Weeks - His Fandom Is Unstoppable

    BTS's Jimin has proven once again why he's one of the most popular idols in the world, breaking another incredible record in the global popularity poll!

    For the second week of January 2025 (January 6 - January 12), Jimin took the top spot in the global K-pop idol popularity poll 'KDOL,' receiving an impressive 43,121,505 hearts. This marks his 179th consecutive week at #1, showing his powerful and dedicated fanbase.

    With a total of 17,761,518,872 hearts, Jimin remains in the Hall of Fame, keeping a massive 5.4 billion heart lead over second place. His reign at the top continues, further cementing his position as one of the biggest K-pop stars of all time.

    As of January 17, Jimin holds the following records:

    • Most accumulated votes: 17,761,518,872
    • Most daily rankings at #1: 1,191 times
    • Most weekly rankings at #1: 179 times
    • Most monthly rankings at #1: 39 times
    • Most daily votes: 2,686,681,922
    • Most weekly votes: 2,749,178,562
    • Most monthly votes: 3,066,876,445
    • Most votes on his birthday: 2,686,681,922
    • Longest streak at #1 in daily rankings: 61 days

    Jimin also holds 9 Hall of Fame titles, showcasing his unmatched popularity and consistency.

    The global K-pop idol popularity voting app, KDOL, is used in countries like the U.S., Japan, Southeast Asia, and Korea, where fans vote in real-time. Votes from daily, weekly, and monthly rankings are combined to decide who stays on top.

    Also, Jimin’s ad, based on his impressive monthly KDOL ranking from November, can be seen at Sadang Station in Seoul until January 17, further showing his worldwide influence.

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