BTS's Jungkook is proving once again why he’s called the golden maknae. His first solo album GOLDEN, released in November 2023, is still making waves and breaking records all over the globe—even months after its release!

Recently, GOLDEN hit an amazing milestone by staying on Apple Music’s Worldwide Album chart for over 500 days in a row. This is the first time ever a K-pop solo artist’s album has done this—and it’s now the longest record too. The album even topped the chart for three straight days when it first dropped, showing massive support from fans around the world. It’s also close to spending 400 days straight on Apple Music’s Europe Album chart.

On Spotify, GOLDEN is shining just as bright. The album has been on the Weekly Top Albums Global chart for 92 weeks straight, making Jungkook the first and longest-charting Asian solo artist ever. He’s also the first Asian soloist to reach over 5.4 billion streams on Spotify. That’s a number even big Western artists dream about!

In the U.S., GOLDEN debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and stayed on the chart for 25 weeks, making Jungkook the first K-pop soloist to hit that mark. Over in the UK, it stayed on the Official Top 100 Albums for 8 weeks, showing its power in major music markets.

iTunes? He’s got that too! GOLDEN topped the album charts in 106 countries and regions, proving that fans from all over the world are still loving his music.

Back in South Korea, Jungkook is winning at home too. As of April 10, his album has sold more than 2.96 million copies, according to the Circle Chart. That’s huge for any solo artist, let alone one in the middle of his global takeover.

From the streaming numbers to the emotional connection fans feel, GOLDEN is more than just an album—it’s a global moment. Fans are now wondering what records he’ll break next, and where his voice will take them in the future.

One thing is clear: Jungkook is just getting started, and GOLDEN is here to stay.

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Actor Kim Soo Hyun's dedicated fanbase is taking action against online hate and false rumors aimed at damaging his reputation.

On April 22nd, the Kim Soo Hyun Fan Union (comprising Daum Cafe Yukaris and DC Inside Kim Soo Hyun Gallery) released a statement announcing they are working to file criminal charges against those spreading harmful slander about the actor.

Their lawyer, Yang Tae Young from Law Firm Siwoo, revealed that they plan to take legal action as soon as this week, filing a formal complaint at the Seoul Seongbuk Police Station. According to the fan union, these online users are violating the Information and Communication Network Act by spreading malicious defamation.

While defamation cases can be pursued by third parties, unlike insults which require the victim to act, the fan union is determined to protect Kim Soo Hyun's reputation. They stated, "This is a voluntary movement to defend the actor’s rights and maintain a healthy fan culture. We won’t tolerate personal attacks disguised as freedom of speech and will take action without hesitation."

The fan union also emphasized that this effort is not just limited to South Korea. International fans have joined the movement, showing support for the cause. The union has gathered solid evidence, including harmful comments, manipulated images, and false posts made over the past few months.

In a related move, Kim Soo Hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, filed a separate report with the authorities on April 15th, condemning the continuous spread of baseless rumors and unverified claims that have been damaging to the actor’s image. They also filed a defamation lawsuit.

This all stems from claims made by the family of late actress Kim Sae Ron, starting in March. Through the Garoseero Research Institute YouTube channel, they alleged that Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron were in a relationship from November 2015 (when Kim Sae Ron was a minor) until July 2021. They presented supposed evidence such as handwritten letters Kim Soo Hyun allegedly sent to Kim Sae Ron during his military service and a photo of Kim Soo Hyun kissing Kim Sae Ron on the cheek.

In response, Kim Soo Hyun's agency clarified on March 14th that the actor only began a relationship with Kim Sae Ron after she became an adult, from the summer of 2019 to the fall of 2020. Kim Soo Hyun also addressed the rumors directly during a press conference on March 31st, stating, "I did not date Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor."

The situation continues to unfold, with fans and the actor taking a firm stance against the damaging rumors.

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