BTS’s Jimin is proving his unbeatable power once again! His song Who has officially been named the most-streamed Korean track outside of Korea in the second half of 2024, according to Spotify’s latest Korean Music Global Impact List.

On February 25, Spotify released its Global Impact List, highlighting the top 30 Korean songs that gained the most international streams between July 1 and December 31, 2024. This ranking proves just how strong K-Pop’s global influence has become, with Jimin leading the way!

Jimin dominated the list, securing the No.1 spot with Who. Following closely behind were APT. by BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars at No.2, Mantra by Jennie at No.3, Chk Chk Boom by Stray Kids at No.4, and Jimin’s Be Mine at No.5.

BTS members completely took over the rankings! Jimin had five solo tracks on the list, while Jin’s Running Wild (No.6), I’ll Be There (No.8), and Super Tuna (No.23) also made waves.

V’s collaborations, Winter Ahead (with Park Hyo Shin) (No.9) and White Christmas (with V of BTS) (No.26), brought BTS members’ total entries to 10!

BLACKPINK’s Rosé also made a strong impact with three songs, while Stray Kids followed closely with four tracks on the list. aespa, KISS OF LIFE, and ENHYPEN also secured multiple spots, proving their international popularity.

While global stars like BTS and BLACKPINK ruled the rankings, rookie groups also showed impressive growth! BABYMONSTER’s FOREVER (No.11) and DRIP (No.17) made it into the top rankings, while MEOVV’s MEOW secured No.30, marking a strong debut year for these groups.

BABYMONSTER has been gaining attention through Spotify’s RADAR Korea program, which promotes rising artists through curated playlists and special events. Spotify Korea’s Head of Music, Park Jung Joo, commented, “It’s amazing to see both legendary artists and new groups achieving great results. As K-Pop continues to take over the world, Spotify will keep supporting Korean artists to shine on bigger stages.”

With Jimin’s global influence stronger than ever, fans are excited to see what records he will break next.

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Former AOA member Kwon Min Ah—who opened up in the past about being bullied—has once again shared a deep and emotional message on social media, leaving fans feeling concerned and sending love.

On April 23, Min Ah took to her Instagram to write:
“I don’t know if I’ve become completely twisted, or if I’m just scared. Maybe I’m afraid the same thing will happen again. Everything feels scary. And I want to say something sharp to myself too—get it together.”

Along with the message, she posted a selfie where she wore a red knit top, had her hair half-up, and showed a soft pout with a calm expression. Though her outfit and style looked casual, the mood of her words felt heavy.

Fans aren’t sure if Min Ah was directing the message toward someone else or simply speaking to herself. The final line, “get it together,” sounds like a tough love reminder to herself—but also makes many wonder what she’s been going through recently.

People quickly filled the comment section with supportive messages, telling her to stay strong and reminding her she’s not alone.

Min Ah debuted with AOA in 2012 and left the group in 2019. In 2020, she made headlines when she revealed that she had been bullied during her time in the group. The confession caused a huge reaction in the K-pop world, leading to conversations about idols’ mental health and group dynamics.

Recently, she surprised fans when it was revealed she began working as a manager at a dermatology clinic, showing a new side of her life outside of the entertainment spotlight.

Fans continue to cheer her on, hoping she finds peace and happiness in whatever path she chooses next.

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