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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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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