ZEROBASEONE (Sung Hanbin, Kim Jiwoong, Zhang Hao, Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin, Park Gunwook, and Han Yujin) has just made K-pop history by teaming up with world-famous Japanese horror manga artist Junji Ito.

At midnight on January 17, the group surprised fans by dropping the digital cover for their upcoming mini album’s pre-release track, "Doctor! Doctor!" on their official social media.

The cover, designed by Junji Ito himself, has already taken the internet by storm. Known for his chilling and unique style, Junji Ito created artwork that perfectly captures the intense emotions of being addicted to love. The cover shows a boy clutching his heart while a mysterious doctor looks on, creating an eerie yet mesmerizing vibe.

This collaboration is groundbreaking, as it marks the first time Junji Ito has ever worked with a K-pop group. Fans are thrilled to see ZEROBASEONE, one of the hottest global K-pop acts, joining forces with a legend in the manga world. The combination of Junji Ito’s dark artistic touch and ZEROBASEONE’s fresh energy is creating major buzz for "Doctor! Doctor!"

The group has been building excitement with contrasting teasers. Their concept photos show a sweet and playful side of being in love, while the digital cover dives into the darker, obsessive side of love. This duality has fans even more intrigued about the new track.

"Doctor! Doctor!" is all about comparing love to a fever, with lyrics that express a desperate, burning longing. The song features an easy-listening style that’s catchy and full of energy, perfectly matched with ZEROBASEONE’s vibrant visuals and charm.

Fans won’t have to wait long to hear it—the pre-release single "Doctor! Doctor!" drops on January 20. And that’s just the beginning! ZEROBASEONE will make their full comeback on February 24 with their fifth mini album.

Are you ready for ZEROBASEONE’s unique take on love and their stunning collaboration with Junji Ito? Stay tuned.

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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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