BTS’s Jin Does It Again, ‘Close to You’ Takes Over Billboard’s ‘World Digital Song Sales’ Chart — Here’s How He Won Fans’ Hearts
BTS’s Jin is proving his global power once again, topping the charts with his soulful voice!
According to Billboard’s latest update on February 8, Jin’s OST Close to You for tvN’s weekend drama Ask the Stars debuted straight at No. 1 on the World Digital Song Sales chart. Not only that, but the song also secured a strong No. 9 spot on the Digital Song Sales chart, showing its immense popularity.
With his clear vocals and heartfelt emotions, Jin continues to receive love worldwide. Close to You also made waves on the UK charts, ranking No. 20 on the Official Singles Downloads Chart and No. 22 on the Singles Sales Chart.
That’s not all! Jin’s solo album Happy, released in November last year, is still making an impact. The album entered Billboard’s World Albums chart at No. 15, while its title track Running Wild landed at No. 129 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart.
Jin is proving once again why he’s a fan favorite, and his music continues to touch hearts worldwide.
Song Kang Ho Reveals Shocking Reason He Rejected "Joint Security Area" Role at First — Find Out Why He Changed His Mind
Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).
On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.
Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.
During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."
He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him,"Song Kang Ho added.
Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."
Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."
