ATEEZ is riding high on global success.

"We're thrilled to see the love for our mini 10th album 'Golden Hour: Part.1'," a spokesperson from ATEEZ shared. Since its release on May 31st, the album has been topping various global charts, showcasing ATEEZ's widespread popularity.

The mini 10th album has consistently held top positions on global charts. It made an impressive debut by securing 6th place on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart for two consecutive weeks. Additionally, it topped the 'World Albums' chart and ranked 3rd in both 'Top Current Album Sales' and 'Top Album Sales,' maintaining strong placements across specific charts.

In the UK Official Charts, ATEEZ also made waves, securing 8th place on the 'Official Independent Albums Chart,' and ranking on other charts like the 'Official Scottish Albums Chart,' 'Official Physical Albums Chart,' and 'Official Albums Sales Chart.'

Their success extends to Japan's Oricon Chart, where they ranked 4th on the 'Weekly Album Ranking' and 6th on the 'Weekly Combined Album Ranking.' They also achieved 4th place on Billboard Japan's 'Hot Albums,' solidifying their presence on global platforms.

The title track of the album, 'WORK,' received accolades, being selected for the '2024 Best Songs 100' by U.S. music media Consequence. Praised for its vibrant K-pop appeal, ATEEZ showcased their dynamic musicality.

ATEEZ further proved their global influence by securing 2nd place on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and reaching 4th place on the UK Official Albums Chart, making them the first K-pop group to achieve three albums in the TOP 10 within a year.

On June 23rd, ATEEZ will headline at the Mawazine Festival in Rabat, Morocco, continuing their global journey with a high-energy performance.

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BTS member V (Kim Taehyung) has become such a global sensation that he’s overshadowed the actual letter “V” on Google searches! Fans and non-fans alike are noticing how the K-pop star’s fame dominates even the alphabet.

On January 16th, a BTS fan shared a funny story online. The fan’s younger sister, a teacher at a special education school, noticed something surprising during class.

One of her students was working on a slideshow featuring images of each alphabet letter. But when the student searched for the letter "V", instead of seeing the usual alphabet visuals, the results were flooded with photos of BTS’s V!

The student, who wasn’t even a K-pop fan, was both amused and confused. The teacher shared the funny incident with her sibling, who posted it online.

Fans quickly confirmed the claim—searching “V” on Google Images indeed brings up a flood of photos of Kim Taehyung, leaving traditional “V” images nowhere to be found.

This unique phenomenon shows just how powerful V’s influence is. According to Google Trends, V has been the most-searched BTS member since their debut in 2013, with peak search volumes recorded in 2021, 2022, and 2024.

Even during his break for military service, he maintained his spot as the most-searched Asian star. His impact is especially strong in Asia, where his popularity is unmatched.

V’s dominance isn’t limited to Google. He’s also a top-ranking star on platforms like Instagram and Wikipedia, proving that his global superstar status goes beyond music.

Outshining celebrities from all fields, including sports and Hollywood, V has truly solidified himself as Asia’s most prominent and influential icon.

It’s safe to say, BTS’s V isn’t just a name—it’s a brand, a phenomenon, and now, a replacement for the letter “V” on the internet! Fans are loving the moment, and many agree: "Kim Taehyung doesn’t follow trends; he is the trend!"

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