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  Dec 31st, 2024 The K-pop market is expected to be extraordinary next year. As the group BTS and Blackpink prepare for their full group activities, fans anticipation is rising. The return of these globally top-tier groups is drawing attention to how many reshape the K-pop market. BTS will begin preparations for their full group activities after completing their military service. The five members currently serving in the military, RM, Suga, V, Jimin and Jungkook are expected to be discharged or exempt from service in June next year. The eldest members, Jin, and J-Hope are focusing on individual activities after completing their military service this year. After their discharge, it is expected that the members will reunite in some form. Some speculate about a world tour in 2026 or an album to commemorating the 10th anniversary of "화양연화 (Hwa-yang-yeon-hwa)," through there's also a possibility it might extend into 2026. Initially, to reward the long wait by their fans, Kwon ...

  BTS's Jimin is once again proving his unparalleled popularity in Japan, showcasing his global influence. On the 17th, Jimin was selected as the number one in the K-Pop male idol category in the survey " Unwavering Popularity! 2024 Hallyu Insights from Danmee Readers ," conducted by the Korean Wave media outlet Danmee. This results reaffirms Jimin's strong fandom and widespread popularity in Japan. The media stated, "Regardless of the global style, exposure through promotional activities is an undeniable major factor in determining popularity, and Jimin is exceptional." Despite having had no opportunities to appear in front of fans due to military service, Jimin secured the number one position an astonishing ten times in the "K-Pop Male Idol" popularity contest in 2024. These results serve as evidence of Jimin's unique presence and unwavering support among fans. Based on this, the media evaluated Jimin as a "figure with absolute support w...

  December 22nd, 2024 The Christmas carol by BTS member V is consistently loved on global music charts. The song "White Christmas (with V of BTS)" by BTS's V and Bing Crosby ranked 47th on the UK Official chart's "Single Sales," marking its entry into the chart for the two consecutive weeks as of December 20 (local time). The song entered the chart at 10th place for "Vinyl Singles" and 15th place for "Physical Singles," further showcasing the reputation of V, the "Winter Boy." The success continued on Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform. "White Christmas (with V of BTS)" ranked 192nd on the "Weekly Top Songs Global" chart (for the period of December 13 to 19), marking its presence on the charts for two consecutive weeks. Last month on the 29th, the duet with Park Hyoshin titled "Winter Ahead (with Park Hyoshin)," secured the 68th spot, marking its third consecutive weeks in the...

December 17th, 2024 From Spotify streaming record to praise from Billboard and Rolling Stone... The members establishing a remarkable presence as solo artists The members of BTS are each continuing their active solo activities , attracting global attention. On the 17th, Big Hit Music announced, "Jimin's second solo album 'MUSE' title track 'Who' has been selected as the 'Biggest Impact' in the '2024 K-Pop Yearbook' published by the American music media outlet Consequence." Consequence stated, "Listing the records of 'Who' would take all day. This track has been the most streamed K-Pop artist song on Spotify this year, and it has charted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 longer than any song by a Korean solo artist released in the past decade," and assessed, "The impact of Jimin's work is resonating." Additionally, RM's second solo album track "Tomodachi" and his featured collaboration with Megan T...

  December 14th, 2024 BTS's V showcasing his unique presence and global music charts as a solo artist, continuing to break impressive records. Recently, with his winter-themed tracks "Winter Ahead (with Park Hyoshin" and "White Christmas (with V of BTS)," he had made his mark on the UK Official chart and major Spotify charts, receiving great love for his jazz-based music. Furthermore, the track "Love Me Again" from his solo album "Layover" has achieved over 1 billion streams on Spotify, once again proving his stature as a K-Pop solo artist. The collaboration between V and Bing Corsby on "White Christmas (with V of BTS)" reached 2nd place on both the UK Official chart's "single downloads" and "single sales" categories. This show that despite the fierce competition during the year-end season, where traditional carols and new songs are mixed, the harmony of these two icons deeply touched the fans. V's digita...

December 11th, 2024 BTS's Jungkook documentary film "Jungkook : I AM STILL" has ranked #1 in earnings among music films in 2024. Recently, the British music magazine NME spotlighted the film on its official website the headline "Jungkook documentary 'I AM STILL' records $18.5 million (approximately 26.5 billion won as of December 11) in global earnings." The platform reported that "I AM STILL," the documentary showcasing Jungkook's solo activities, has earned $18.5 million worldwide at the box office. It has been reported that more than 1.3 million people have watched this documentary in theatres so far. According to global distributor Trafalgar Releasing, it is the highest-grossing music film event of 2024 and the highest-grossing film of an Asian solo artist. During its opening weekend, the documentary topped the box office in Brazil and ranked 2nd in Mexico and Chile. It also entered the top 10 box office ranking in North America, German...

December 10th, 2024 An interviewer is being called out for unprofessionalism in a recent interview with Jin. Recently, Z100 New York released an interview they did with Jin. During the interview, they spoke about Coldplay , and the interviewer said, "I love Coldplay; do you Coldplay, too? Have you seen them live?" Of course, Jin and BTS as a whole have a long-standing bond with Coldplay, which goes back years. The idol quickly clarified the relationship and his solo work with the group. "I have seen them. I've been together with them on stage. When Coldplay played in Argentina, I went on stage as their special guest. I have a song called 'The Astronaut', which is song co-written by Coldplay. I performed the song with Chris Martin." — Jin The host then seemed shocked and continued to ask about the experience. Yet, netizens found it unprofessional, and the information could've been easily found with even basic research. Even on X, the clip was shared, ...

  December 9th, 2024 BTS has continued their consistent long-run momentum with the activities of soloists such as RM and Jin. According to BigHit Music on 9th, BTS has solidified its position as a group, with the members' solo albums repeatedly securing spots on year-end best lists compiled by global charts. The key albums that have made a significant impact on the chart include RM's solo album "Right Place, Wrong Person" and Jin's first solo album "Happy." RM's soli album, "Right Place, Wrong Person" has been highlighted as one of the best works by major media outlets. It is included in Billboard's "Top 25 K-pop Albums of 2024," HYPEBEAST's "Top 10 Best Music Projects of 2024," Rolling Stone's "Top 100 Albums of 2024," and UK NME's "50 Best Albums of 2024." Particularly, noteworthy are the rave reviews from Billboard and Rolling Stone, describing the album as "a work that strikes...

December 8th, 2024 BTS Jimin's "Who" has achieved remarkable success, setting a new standard for K-pop in the 2024 Spotify Wrapped year-end charts. According to Spotify's 2024 Wrapped, announcement on December 5, Jimin's solo album "Muse" title track "Who" ranked 17th on the "Top Tracks of 2024 Global" list. This marks the highest-ever ranking for a K-pop solo song on Spotify's global year-end chart. Jimin, who entered the list last year with "Like Crazy" from his album "FACE," made it two years in a row. On Spotify's "Global Top K-pop Song of The Year" chart, "Who" claimed the top spot as the most-streamed K-pop song globally in 2024. "Who" claimed the top spot as the most-streamed K-pop song globally in 2024. Additionally, "Like Crazy" ranked 8th, securing two of Jimin's songs in the Top 10. The achievement underscores Jimin's significant global musical infl...

December 6th, 2024 RM, the leader of the group BTS ans recognized for his musical philosophy, has begun a special communication with the audience through the screen. His first documentary film, "RM: Right People, Wrong Place,"  captures the deep reflection of Kim Namjoon as a human and his musical journey, moving fans worldwide with his passion and sincerity as an artist. The film "RM: Right People, Wrong Place"  sparked a hot response immediately upon its release, making the beginning of its box office success. The film, which honestly portrays the production process of his second solo album "Right Place, Wrong Person"  over a period of about eight months and delves into the inner world of Kim Namjoon, has been praised by viewers as "a work filled with sincerity and struggle." The movie has achieved a 99% CGV Golden Egg Index (as of December 6), receiving enthusiastic reviews from audiences such as "I was able to understand RM as a person m...

  December 5th, 2024 BTS becomes the K-pop artist with the most streams on Spotify globally. BTS swept Spotify's 2024 year-end results. On the 5th, Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform, announced its "2024 Wrapped Year-end Summary," revealing that BTS recorded 3.9 billion streams this year, ranking first as the most K-pop artist with the most streams globally. Spotify is the world's No. 1 music streaming platform, commanding over 30% of the music streaming market share and leading the global music industry, while domestic platforms such as MelOn, Genie, and Bugs are popular in South Korea, Spotify is the most renowned music platform worldwide. The method of use is not significantly different from domestic music platforms. You can pay a certain amount of money to purchase a subscription. Users can download and stream a wide variety of music. It also provides real-time rankings of the most popular songs. BTS has been the most-streamed K-pop artist g...

The story of RM, who is more "honest" than ever, unfolds. BTS RM's first solo documentary film "RM: Right People, Wrong Place" was released simultaneously in about 110 countries and regions, including Korea, on the 5th, drawing attention from domestic and foreign ARMYs. The film contains the work-in progress of RM's second solo album "Right Place, Wrong Person"  and his struggles to find his "real self" between BTS leader, solo artist RM, and the human Kim Namjoon. RM has no hesitation to reveal his honest self. He says, "I will continue to change if someone comes out to share negative stories and my personal side." He also confides that he wants to love himself more. RM also confessed in a program book with an undisclosed interview, "I just wanted to tell my story. Ultimately, I think in that order to love yourself, you have to be the most honest with yourself to hold the key to that." In his work, you can also watch ...

 잘 지내시는가요 여러분 How have you been, everyone? 안부 묻기가 무색한 요즘이지만 Though these days, it feels awkward to even ask how you are 하루하루 보내고 보내고 하다보니 As I keep spending day after day* *If translated for rhythm: Day by day, as I keep sending them off and sending them off  어느덧 12월 완연한 겨울입니다 Before I knew it, it’s December—a full-fledged winter 4일 뒤면 입대 1년이 되는군요 In four days, it will have been a year since I enlisted 이번 크리스마스는 함께하지 못하고 I won’t be able to spend this Christmas with you 다큐 정도로 인사드리는 게 고작이지만 And even though I can only greet you through a documentary 항상 마음은 진심만은 곁에 함께하고 있다고 퍽 믿어주시고 느껴주셨으면 합니다 I truly hope you believe and feel that my heart is always sincerely by your side.  제 욕심일런지요 Is this too much to ask? 시간이 그렇고 또 벌어지는 많은 일들이 그러합니다 Time is like that, and so are the many things that are unfolding 최근엔 멤버들과도 자주 통화하곤 합니다. Lately I’ve also been having frequent (phone) conversations with the members. 같이 살고 숨쉬고 지내고 할 때보다 조금 더 가까워진 것 같기도 하고 Strangely enough, it feels like we’ve b...