BTS's Jimin continues to prove his global appeal with another impressive achievement in the United States.

The opening track 'Interlude: Dive' from Jimin's debut solo album 'FACE' has recently crossed the 100,000 units mark in US sales, making every song on the album surpass this milestone.

Known as 'Jimmerica' (Jimin + America), Jimin has become a major figure in K-pop in the US. Last June, his 'FACE' album achieved gold certification by selling 500,000 units, making history as the first Korean solo and Asian non-English EP to do so, recognized by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

The title track 'Like Crazy' from 'FACE' also earned platinum certification as a single in August 2023, officially certified in December due to a delayed process by the agency. Solo tracks like 'Filter' (700,000 units), 'Serendipity Full Length' (800,000 units), and 'Lie' (820,000 units) from BTS albums received gold certifications from the RIAA.

Additionally, 'Set Me Free Part 2' and OST 'Angel Part 1' from 'Fast & Furious 10' are close to hitting 500,000 unit sales. Tracks such as 'Vibe' (275,000 units), 'Promise' and 'With You' (100,000 units each), and 'Closer than This' (125,000 units) demonstrate Jimin's strong musical influence, with a total of 13 tracks exceeding 100,000 unit sales in the US.

Looking ahead, after the success of 'FACE' with 'Like Crazy' topping the Billboard Hot 100, Jimin is preparing to release his second solo album 'Muse' after about a year and four months. The pre-released track 'Smerraldo Garden Matching Band' entered the Hot 100 chart at 88th place without any promotions, marking his fifth entry and setting the stage for his upcoming album.

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Jun Hyun Moo is getting real about his worries after facing controversy!

On the April 27th episode of KBS2’s Boss in the Mirror, the cast celebrated the show’s 6th anniversary and shared a lot of laughs — but also touched on some serious topics.

MCs Kim Sook and Jun Hyun Moo both thanked viewers for their support. During his speech, Jun Hyun Moo said, "I will always be careful and not act recklessly so that I can continue for 10, even 20 more years," hinting at his recent controversy involving a drunken live stream with BoA.

Park Myung Soo joked right after, saying, "Don’t do live broadcasts or make big mistakes, just stick to pre-recorded shows." Jun Hyun Moo laughed and replied, "Don't worry. Boss in the Mirror is pre-recorded. I love recording," showing he’s taking things seriously but keeping the mood light.

Even though he joked around, Jun Hyun Moo clearly showed he was worried about possibly leaving Home Alone, one of his most popular shows.

Later, Lee Soon Sil also lightened the mood by saying, "Until the day North and South Jang Wonyoung stand together on stage, and until Jun Hyun Moo and Kim Sook get married and have three or five kids, we will keep working hard on Boss in the Mirror," making everyone laugh.

Jun Hyun Moo quickly responded, "This is the show where marriage rumors happen more often than on real couple shows," looking a little frustrated but still smiling.

Kim Sook, who had also faced fake marriage rumors before, added, "My manager even asked if he should clear my schedule for October 7th because Park Myung Soo set a wedding date for me!"

Then Kim Sook teased him again, asking, "What’s this story about Hyun Moo being married?"
Jun Hyun Moo explained, "There were two articles at the same time — one saying 'Jun Hyun Moo is secretly married' and another from Home Alone saying 'giving up feelings for Jun Hyun Moo.' People thought I was really quitting," making everyone burst into laughter.

Park Myung Soo didn’t miss a beat and said, "My biggest wish is for the two of them to get married by May or October. After that, I hope they meet a great boss and learn new skills," joking about his dream plans for them.

Fans were happy to see Jun Hyun Moo laughing again but are still hoping he stays on I Live Alone for many more years.

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