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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, ...