BTS's Jungkook is proving once again why he’s called the "Global Pop Star"! His first solo album, GOLDEN, is making history on Spotify, setting a new record for the longest run by an Asian solo artist on the Weekly Top Albums Global chart!

According to Spotify’s latest update (Feb 28 – Mar 6), Jungkook’s GOLDEN, released in 2023, ranked 57th on the Weekly Top Albums Global chart. But the most impressive part? It has stayed on the chart for 70 consecutive weeks!

With this, GOLDEN becomes the first and longest-charting album by an Asian solo artist in Spotify history. Jungkook continues to prove his massive impact in the global music scene, and fans couldn’t be prouder!

Jungkook’s solo single 'Seven' is also showing no signs of slowing down! The song ranked 102nd on the Weekly Top Songs Global chart, staying there for a whopping 86 weeks! This proves that not only his album, but also his singles are dominating worldwide.

On Spotify, GOLDEN has reached over 5.2 billion streams (unfiltered), making it the first album by an Asian solo artist to hit this milestone! Every single track on the album has surpassed 100 million streams, showing just how much fans love it.

Tracks With Massive Stream Counts:

• 'Seven' – 2.24 billion+
• 'Standing Next to You' – 1.14 billion+
• '3D' – 892 million+
• 'Yes or No' – 250 million+
• 'Please Don’t Change' – 160 million+
• 'Hate You' – 140 million+
• 'Closer to You' – 130 million+
• 'Somebody' – 120 million+
• 'Too Sad to Dance' – 110 million+
• 'Shot Glass of Tears' – 110 million+

With these numbers, Jungkook is rewriting history for K-pop soloists!

Jungkook’s record-breaking doesn’t stop with Spotify!

GOLDEN debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and became the first Asian solo album to chart for 25 consecutive weeks!
It also made history as the first K-pop solo album to stay on the UK Official Top 100 Albums Chart for 8 weeks—one of the toughest music charts alongside Billboard!

At the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), GOLDEN won Top K-Pop Album, proving its dominance in the industry. Even in the U.S. market, GOLDEN was the best-selling K-pop solo album for three consecutive years!

With record after record, Jungkook continues to make history, and fans can’t wait to see what he’ll do next! Will he drop another hit soon? Stay tuned!

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BLACKPINK’s Jennie recently shared a fun conversation with her mom, revealing her mother’s unexpected reaction to her becoming a Chanel ambassador!

On March 13, a video was uploaded to the YouTube channel "Study King Genius Hong Jin Kyung." In the video, Hong Jin Kyung visited Jennie’s office.

Since Jennie had previously mentioned that Hong Jin Kyung always makes her laugh, she greeted her warmly with a big hug.

During their chat, Hong Jin Kyung shared a personal story, saying, "My daughter Rael went all the way to the U.S. to watch BLACKPINK at Coachella, but she got scammed when buying tickets. So, she couldn’t see BLACKPINK and ended up crying her eyes out." Jennie reacted with surprise and sympathy.

As they got to know each other better, Jennie decided to call her mom to ask about her prenatal dream. However, her mom didn’t answer right away, so Jennie joked, "She’ll call back later."

Jennie also opened up about her childhood, saying, "I had a strong sense of style from a young age. I loved fashion. I was a really obedient child, but when it came to school, I insisted on wearing what I wanted."

She then talked about her experience studying alone in New Zealand for five years, starting at age nine. "I think it was a crucial experience that helped shape who I am today," she shared.

When the topic of her Chanel ambassadorship came up, Jennie said, "It’s a brand I work with, but since I’ve been with them for so long, they feel like family."

Later, Jennie’s mom finally returned her call. When Jennie asked, "What was my prenatal dream?" her mother replied, "A really big tiger… ah, it caught a carp." Jennie laughed and said, "I think Mom is confused too."

But the moment that caught everyone’s attention was when Jennie asked how her mom felt about her being a Chanel ambassador. Her mother simply said, "Ah, it’s over."

Hong Jin Kyung then joked, "Does that mean it's now my daughter's era? It’s over?"—causing everyone to burst into laughter.

Later, Hong Jin Kyung playfully suggested playing a traditional Korean game with Jennie and made a hilarious request: "Jennie, when you go to Paris, I want to carry your bag. With my own money. But I’ll just bring a tiny camera and follow you a little. I won’t go inside Chanel."

After Hong Jin Kyung won the game, Jennie kept her promise and said, "See you in Paris (in October)," leaving fans excited for what’s next!

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