BTS member Jimin is continuing to prove his massive influence in the global music scene, setting yet another impressive milestone.

On January 27, Spotify confirmed that Jimin's solo track "Who", from his second solo album MUSE, has officially surpassed 1.4 billion streams.

And the best part? He did it in just 191 days – making it the fastest time for any K-pop artist’s song to hit this achievement!

Not only did Jimin break his own record, but he also took down some major names in the process. His "Who" outpaced Harry Styles’ previous record of 197 days for the fastest solo song by a male global artist to reach 1.4 billion streams.

Plus, it beat out popular tracks like Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' "Die With A Smile", Billie Eilish’s "Birds of a Feather", and Sabrina Carpenter’s "Espresso", landing at number 4 on the all-time fastest tracks on Spotify.

This incredible achievement follows Jimin’s previous record set on January 15, when "Who" surpassed 1.328 billion streams, making it the most-streamed K-pop solo song on Spotify, beating his own hit "Like Crazy" from his debut solo album FACE. It’s clear – when it comes to breaking records, Jimin does it best!

Released on July 19, 2023, "Who" has had staying power, continuing to dominate charts worldwide without any major collaborations or official promotions.

In fact, just recently on January 25, the track secured its place at 10th on the Spotify Global Daily Chart with an impressive 4.31 million streams. That marked the 191st consecutive day that "Who" appeared on the chart.

But that’s not all – Jimin’s "Who" also made history by becoming the first and only K-pop song to remain in the Top 10 of Spotify's Global Daily Top Songs Chart for 160 days, extending that streak to 161 days on January 25.

With these record-breaking feats, it’s clear Jimin is only just getting started in showing his undeniable dominance on the global stage.

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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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