BTS member Jungkook is proving once again that he’s a global pop icon! The talented artist has made a strong return to the UK Official Chart with two of his solo tracks, cementing his influence as a music superstar.

As of January 17, Jungkook’s solo hit “Standing Next to You”, from his first solo album GOLDEN, has re-entered the UK Official Physical Singles Chart and is now celebrating 24 weeks on the chart. This track continues to be a fan favorite!

In addition, his anthem “Dreamers”, from the 2022 FIFA World Cup, made its way to No. 44 on the UK Official Video Streaming Chart, showing just how much fans love this song even months later.

“Standing Next to You” first appeared on the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100 in November 2023, debuting at No. 6. It stayed on the chart for 11 weeks, and since its release, it’s dominated multiple charts, including No. 1 on the Singles Download Chart and No. 2 on both the Singles Sales and Physical Singles Charts.

Being on the UK Official Chart is huge, as it’s one of the most important global charts, along with the U.S. Billboard charts. Jungkook is making history as the first Asian solo artist to have seven songs chart on the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100!

Jungkook’s success is undeniable, and his tracks have earned him five BRIT Certified Silver certifications from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for songs like “Standing Next to You”, “Seven”, and more.

Meanwhile, the music video for “Dreamers” is still on fire! It ranked No. 2 on the UK Top Music Video chart in mid-January 2025 and has stayed strong at No. 2. It even topped the US Top Music Video chart in early January and has been in the Top 5 of the Global Top Music Video chart, showing a huge worldwide resurgence.

On top of that, “Standing Next to You” made it to No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and stayed on the chart for 19 weeks. It also reached No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global (excluding U.S.) charts, where it spent an incredible 47 and 54 weeks, respectively.

Streaming numbers are just as impressive! On Spotify, “Standing Next to You” has surpassed 1.09 billion streams, while “Dreamers” has over 450 million streams, showing that Jungkook’s music continues to resonate with fans worldwide.

Jungkook’s achievements are proving he’s not just a member of BTS but a global pop star in his own right!

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Actress Lim Ji Yeon is finally opening up about the unexpected backlash she received after showing support for actor Jung Woo Sung during his controversial return to the public eye.

In an interview on January 23rd, following the end of her drama The Tale of Lady Ok, Lim Ji Yeon spoke candidly about the situation that caused a stir at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards in November last year.

At the event, Jung Woo Sung made his public return after facing controversy surrounding an “illegitimate child” with model Moon Ga Bi. While Jung Woo Sung took the stage to apologize, Lim Ji Yeon was seen clapping and cheering for him.

Reflecting on that moment, Lim Ji Yeon shared, "It was a brief moment, so it’s hard to say whether it was right or wrong." She added, "I didn’t expect the public’s reaction. On the other hand, I was cautious since The Tale of Lady Ok was airing at the time."

For those who missed it, Jung Woo Sung and Moon Ga Bi, who had been in a relationship since 2022, revealed last year that they were expecting a child.

The actor took full responsibility for the situation and issued an apology during the awards ceremony, saying, "I’m sorry for causing concern and disappointment to everyone who has shown me love and support. I will bear all the criticism, and I promise to take full responsibility as a father to my son".

However, while Jung Woo Sung addressed the controversy, it was Lim Ji Yeon’s show of support that sparked controversy.

She cheered enthusiastically for Jung Woo Sung, while actress Hye Ri, who was seated next to her, kept a neutral, expressionless face. This led to a wave of criticism from some netizens who questioned Lim Ji Yeon’s reaction.

It’s worth noting that Lim Ji Yeon’s agency, Artist Company, was co-founded by Jung Woo Sung and actor Lee Jung Jae, both of whom currently serve as directors.

Could this connection have influenced Lim Ji Yeon’s public display of support? She’s still processing the response, and fans are curious to know how she’ll handle the fallout moving forward.

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