BTS’s Jin has once again proven his worldwide influence—this time by appearing in a Finnish language textbook!

Jin is featured multiple times in the grammar section of the Finnish Korean language textbook "Bæum." The book uses example sentences like "I like BTS’s Jin" and "I like Jin from BTS," along with pronunciation guides, highlighting his massive global impact.

But that's not all—Jin’s solo success continues to break records! In Hallyu Now, a magazine published by KOFICE (Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange), Jin was recognized in the "Top 5 Best Hallyu Content of 2024" as chosen by overseas correspondents.

His pre-release track "I'll Be There" from his solo album "Happy" ranked No. 1 in Germany, while his self-composed hit "Super Tuna" placed No. 5, making him the only artist with two entries in the Top 5!

Since the release of his first solo album "Happy" on November 15, 2023, Jin has been dominating charts worldwide:

• No. 1 on the 2024 Hanteo Annual Album Chart for Soloists
• No. 1 in K-pop solo sales on Billboard Japan 2024
• 3rd highest first-week album sales among all male K-pop soloists in Oricon history

Jin also made history on Oricon’s All-Time Total Sales Ranking, placing 45th overall—one of the top 2 BTS members on the list! In just a month and a half after his solo debut, his massive sales helped BTS rank No. 1 overall!

His title track "Running Wild" also made waves on Spotify Japan’s Daily Top Songs chart, ranking No. 1 on November 21, 2023. It set a record as the most-streamed song by a K-pop artist, including both groups and soloists, and even ranked No. 6 on Global Spotify’s Top Songs chart the same day.

On TikTok, "Running Wild" became a viral hit, surpassing 1.7 million posts using the song in just 10 days! (as of November 25, 2023). This makes it the second most-used song by a Korean male soloist on the platform, right after Shaun’s "Way Back Home."

Jin’s massive popularity stretches far beyond Korea and Japan, with a strong influence in the U.S., Europe, and major global music markets. Whether it’s music charts or even school textbooks, Jin’s impact knows no limits.

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MBC’s Good Day is about to bring together some of the biggest stars born in 1988 for a one-of-a-kind get-together!

The second episode, airing on February 23rd, will feature top celebrities, including G-Dragon, Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Soo Hyuk, Im Si Wan, Hwang Kwang Hee, and Jung Hae In, all gathering in one place.

Last week, G-Dragon and Kim Soo Hyun planned a special meetup for their fellow 1988-born friends in the entertainment world.

This event is expected to bring plenty of fun, with a concept inspired by the hit show I Am Solo. MC Defconn and Code Kunst will serve as commentators, making sure viewers don’t miss a single hilarious moment from the 88 Squad!

As the episode unfolds, the stars introduce themselves while showing off their unique charms. From acting in different regional dialects to splitting apples with their bare hands, everyone brings something special to the table.

Kim Soo Hyun, known for his playful energy, takes things up a notch, even shouting, "Why are we even doing this?", leaving everyone curious about what led to the outburst.

One of the funniest moments comes when Kim Soo Hyun suddenly calls out, "Hae In-ah!", mimicking his now-viral line from Queen of Tears.

Fans online had previously edited the scene to make it look like Jung Hae In was the one being called—now that the real Jung Hae In is there, he doesn’t hold back!

With perfect comedic timing, he fires back, "Stop calling me already!", making everyone burst into laughter.

But that’s not all—viewers can also look forward to a first impressions vote and the much-anticipated reunion between G-Dragon and Kwang Hee, whose playful yet slightly awkward friendship has always been a hot topic.

Jung Hae In shared his excitement about the gathering, saying, "I want to join as just Jung Hae In the person, not the actor." Meanwhile, Im Si Wan added, "It's rare for all of us '88ers to come together like this, so I’m really happy we made it happen."

With so many big names and unexpected moments, fans can’t wait to see what happens when the 88 Squad takes over!

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