After over three years, GOT7 has returned as a full group, bringing excitement to fans with their album WINTER HEPTAGON and heartfelt interactions through Kakao Entertainment's 1theK original show, IDDP.

On January 20, the members (except Jin Young, who is filming a drama) appeared on the show, where they searched their names online, shared fun stories, and thanked their fans, Agase, for unwavering support over the years. The episode was packed with laughter, candid talks, and even some emotional moments.

During the show, GOT7 opened up about their connection to their former agency, JYP Entertainment. Leader JB expressed their gratitude, saying, "We were born under JYP, and we feel a deep connection. If they wanted, they could have asked for a huge sum to transfer the trademark rights, but instead, they gave it to us at the original amount. We’re really grateful for that."

Mark also shared a sweet fan-related memory, recalling a creative Agase who promoted him during a fan sign event.

The members reminisced about their debut days, sharing hilarious stories about their "dark pasts" and funny behind-the-scenes moments. Their natural banter and close bond after 11 years together made the episode even more enjoyable for fans.

They also read comments from fans about their full-group comeback, joking, "Fans are getting used to us coming together every three years."

In another lighthearted moment, the group teased Jin Young for being the "spoiler king" and even shared a group photo on a live open chat, delighting fans worldwide.

The members expressed heartfelt gratitude, saying, "We hope you’ll look forward to our comeback. A lot of time has passed, but we’re still here with you. We’re growing old together, and we hope we can continue this as we age. All seven of us truly cherish our Agase. Thank you for waiting and loving us."

GOT7’s anniversary album, WINTER HEPTAGON, has been gaining attention for its unique sound and personal touch.

The title track, PYTHON, is a sleek mix of hip-hop and pop melodies, exploring themes of fate. BamBam played a key role in the song’s production, overseeing everything from writing to directing the members during recording.

The album features nine tracks showcasing the members’ individuality while staying true to GOT7’s signature sound. Released with Kakao Entertainment’s support, this project celebrates GOT7’s 11-year journey, cementing their place as global icons.

With their heartfelt words and incredible music, GOT7 has once again proven why they’re loved by Agase all over the world.

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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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