BTS's V has captured the spotlight in Japan, securing first place in various popularity votes and demonstrating unrivaled popularity nationwide.

From June 24 to June 30, V topped the K-pop male idol ranking vote on the Japanese site 'NEHAN,' maintaining his streak with a record-breaking 170 consecutive weeks at number one.

During the same period, on the Korean actor popularity site 'BIHAN,' V also held the top position for 19 consecutive weeks in the 'Actor Popularity Ranking' category and for 166 consecutive weeks in the '20s Korean Actor Popularity Ranking' vote.

In 'K-pop Idol Handsome Men General Election' and 'Korean Drama Male Actor General Election' by 'K-board,' a leading provider of K-culture info, V has not only dominated real-time, weekly, monthly, and yearly rankings but also maintained his lead for an impressive 127 consecutive weeks.

In votes hosted by 'KPOP JUICE,' focusing on K-pop info, V accumulated a staggering 4.8 million votes, consistently holding first place.

V's photo book 'TYPE 1,' released before his enlistment, started pre-sales on June 27 and has become a bestseller both domestically and internationally, repeatedly selling out on the official commerce platform Weverse Shop.

The response in Japan to V's photo book has been equally enthusiastic. It topped the K-pop Asia Ranking on Rakuten and secured multiple spots in the top 10 on global internet shopping mall Qoo10, including first place.

At Japan's Universal Music Store, V's photo book dominated sales across all categories, proving his explosive popularity.

Since his debut in 2013, V has consistently been the most searched K-pop star on Google Trends in Japan.

Even during his military service, he continues to maintain high search volumes in the first half of 2024, capturing widespread public attention and enjoying popularity that transcends idol fandom to become a beloved star among all audiences.

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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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