• Lee Hyori Opens Up About Cooking for Lee Sang Soon Every Day—But Here’s Why She Feels Lonely

    Lee Hyori recently gave fans a glimpse into her daily life as a homemaker during her guest appearance on her husband Lee Sang Soon's radio show, A Perfect Day with Lee Sang Soon.

    On January 16, the iconic singer joined her husband’s MBC FM4U radio program, sharing candid stories about her routines and feelings.

    “I usually listen to the show at home, so being here today feels really nice,” Lee Hyori said. “I listen every day to make sure my husband is doing okay. I’m like his personal monitor, praying he doesn’t say anything odd on-air,” she joked.

    When Lee Sang Soon asked if she’d noticed any changes in him, she sweetly replied, “You’re always calm and steady, which is something I love about you. There haven’t been any dramatic changes, but that’s a good thing. Listeners appreciate consistency, and your small mistakes here and there make everything feel more relatable.”

    Lee Hyori then opened up about life at home, revealing her dedication to cooking for her husband. “Since Sang Soon started DJing about two months ago, I’ve been cooking every day. My cooking skills are definitely improving. I’ve also come to deeply respect all the homemakers in Korea because even deciding on a menu is so hard. I always want to serve something different every day.”

    She shared a funny story about visiting the fish market, saying, “I bought 40 croakers (dorumuk) and thought it wasn’t enough, so I went back and ended up with 160 croakers after three trips! I semi-dried and grilled them, but Sang Soon joked he felt like croaker eggs might come out of his mouth from eating so many,” she laughed.

    Lee Sang Soon chimed in, saying, “She makes so many side dishes because she’s so quick. Honestly, I’m happy with just one or two simple dishes.”

    Lee Hyori responded with a smile but also a touch of seriousness. “I try to make one more side dish for you, but hearing this makes me realize something. Homemakers might not be physically tired—it’s the mental loneliness that’s really hard.”

    Her candid confession resonated with many, showcasing a different side of the couple’s life together and highlighting the silent challenges homemakers face.

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  • BTS's Jimin Breaks Records in Japan with "Who" as it Earns Prestigious 'Gold' Streaming Certification

    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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