• BTS Jungkook Dominates Japan’s Oricon Chart, Tops K-Pop Male Solo Artist Sales Ranking Without a Single Japanese Song

    BTS’s Jungkook is once again proving his global star power, this time by taking the top spot on Oricon’s all-time K-Pop male solo artist sales ranking in Japan!

    According to Pop Core and Pop Flop, real-time music chart platforms, Jungkook’s sales in Japan have skyrocketed, earning him first place among all-time K-Pop male solo artists. This ranking includes his total sales from CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and digital downloads as of 2024.

    Despite not releasing any songs in Japanese, Jungkook’s impressive sales figure of ¥2.445 billion (about ₩22.8 billion or over $17 million USD) helped him secure the No. 1 spot. His success came after the release of his singles "Seven" and "3D," followed by his debut album GOLDEN, which became a global hit in 2023.

    Jungkook’s achievements don’t stop there—he ranked second overall among K-Pop solo artists in Japan, only behind BoA, the "Goddess of Oricon." When you consider both group and solo artists, Jungkook ranked 23rd, showcasing his extraordinary success.

    Jungkook’s tracks have been breaking records on Oricon’s charts. His songs "Seven," "3D," and "Standing Next To You" all hit No. 1 on Oricon’s Daily Digital Singles Ranking. His album GOLDEN also debuted at No. 1 on Oricon's Daily Album Chart with 205,961 copies sold, later earning a Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) by surpassing 250,000 copies in shipments.

    The vinyl version of GOLDEN also made waves, selling 3,391 copies and breaking the record for the highest debut sales by a K-Pop solo artist on Oricon’s Daily Album Chart for vinyl.

    Jungkook made history with seven No. 1 songs on Oricon’s Daily Singles Chart, the most ever by a K-Pop solo artist, solidifying his immense popularity in Japan.

    In addition to his chart-topping success, Jungkook’s song "Seven" won "Song of the Year by Download" in the Asia category at the 38th Japan Gold Disc Awards, marking his second year in a row winning this prestigious honor.

    Jungkook also reached major streaming milestones, earning three Platinum certifications from RIAJ for his songs "Seven" (both clean and explicit versions) and "Euphoria," each surpassing 100 million streams. He also received six Gold certifications for songs reaching 50 million streams.

    On the Billboard Japan Year-End Charts, Jungkook was the only overseas solo artist to appear on the "Hot 100" for two consecutive years.

    He also claimed the highest rankings for overseas solo artists on both the "Streaming Songs" and "Artist 100" charts for two years in a row.

    Jungkook consistently dominated the "Download Albums" chart, proving his global influence in streaming and album sales.

    Jungkook’s remarkable success in Japan highlights his unbeatable impact and proves that his popularity knows no borders.

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  • Lee Jong Suk Shocked after Hearing What’s Happening to NewJeans - Fans Can’t Believe his Reaction to their Legal Battle

    The legal fight between NewJeans and ADOR has officially begun, and actor Lee Jong Suk’s reaction is grabbing attention.

    On April 3, the Seoul Central District Court held the first trial for ADOR’s lawsuit against NewJeans, aiming to confirm the validity of their exclusive contracts. This follows the court’s previous decision on March 21, which sided with ADOR and blocked the members from carrying out entertainment activities.

    NewJeans previously argued for contract termination based on 11 reasons, including issues with Min Hee Jin’s removal as ADOR’s CEO, claims that HYBE undervalued their success, and even allegations that HYBE considered “ruining” their brand.

    However, the court dismissed all of these claims. In response, the members expressed their frustration through international media, calling the ruling “shocking” and saying, “It seems like South Korea wants to turn us into revolutionaries.”

    While fans remain divided, Lee Jong Suk’s reaction has sparked a huge discussion. The actor, known for his calm and reserved personality, was reportedly taken aback by the situation. “This is crazy… What is even happening?” he allegedly said after hearing about the legal battle. His shocked response quickly spread online, with fans agreeing that the situation is beyond belief.

    With NewJeans suspending their activities and ADOR holding the upper hand in court, all eyes are now on how this legal fight will unfold.

    The next steps will determine whether NewJeans can overturn the decision or if ADOR will maintain full control over their careers.

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