BTS member Jungkook continues to prove his global superstar power!

Even though he’s currently serving in the military, he has been named the No. 1 most popular global male solo artist for two years in a row.

According to K-Pop Radar, Jungkook landed at No. 12 on the "2024 Global Artist Top 20" list, which ranks the most popular K-pop artists worldwide.

Despite having no promotions since enlisting in 2023, he remains the highest-ranked male soloist on the list.

Jungkook also dominated last year, securing the No. 6 spot on the "2023 Global Artist Top 20" list—the highest placement for any solo artist. His continued presence at the top proves his massive popularity and strong influence.

Not only that, but Jungkook also made waves in major K-pop markets! He ranked 6th in the U.S., 16th in Japan, and 17th in Taiwan, showing his powerful reach even without any new activities.

Even while serving his country, Jungkook’s impact on the global music scene remains unshakable!

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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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