BTS members are taking over global charts this year with their solo projects.

On July 19, Jimin released his second solo album, ‘MUSE.’ By 9 AM on July 20, the title track ‘Who’ had topped the iTunes 'Top Songs' chart in 112 countries/regions.

The song also made a splash on Spotify, landing at No. 3 on the ‘Daily Top Songs Global’ chart on July 19 and staying strong at No. 4 the next day. In South Korea, it topped the 'Daily Top Songs' chart for two days and climbed to No. 14 on the U.S. 'Daily Top Songs,' up four spots from the previous day. These feats were achieved without any official broadcast promotions.

This year, BTS has showcased several solo projects: Jimin’s ‘MUSE,’ Jungkook’s fan song ‘Never Let Go’ in June, RM’s second solo album ‘Right Place, Wrong Person’ in May, V’s digital single ‘FRI(END)S’ in March, and J-Hope’s special album ‘HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1.’ Each release has performed well on global charts, showing their growing popularity.

The boost in popularity comes from their diverse musical styles. Jimin helped produce 6 out of 7 tracks on ‘MUSE’ and took on the role of producer for 2 tracks. He aims to continue making music with honest emotions and growth.

RM explored alternative genres and collaborated with new artists like Silica Gel’s Kim Han Joo, band Hyukoh’s Oh Hyuk, and British rapper Little Simz, adding fresh elements to his music.

J-Hope focused on street dance and presented music with depth and authenticity. Fans are drawn to their solo works because of the members' genuine emotions and development.

The members also kept fans engaged with plenty of content. RM and Jimin created a video review of their albums, ‘Exchange Album MMM (Mini & Moni Music),’ covering album production and future plans, which fans loved. RM made music videos for almost half of the tracks on his solo album, providing a ‘content bombardment.’

V planned a reaction video for ‘FRI(END)S,’ adding more fun for fans. J-Hope released a documentary with his album, and the members held pop-ups themed around each album, offering unique fan experiences.

These pop-ups were a hit, offering more than just merchandise. They included themed scents and interactive programs like dance workshops. J-Hope’s integration of music, videos, and pop-ups allowed fans to fully experience the album’s message.

Lastly, BTS’s thoughtful gestures, like V’s sweet song ‘FRI(END)S’ and Jungkook’s fan song during ‘2024 FESTA,’ show how much they care about their fans.

BTS’s solo albums have been hugely successful, with RM, V, and J-Hope setting new records on the UK Official Album Chart, Spotify’s ‘Daily Top Songs Global,’ the U.S. Billboard 200, and the UK Official Singles Chart.

Jungkook also set a new record for the most chart entries by a K-pop solo artist with ‘Never Let Go’ on the U.S. Billboard ‘Hot 100’ and the UK Official Singles Chart. Past releases like Suga’s ‘D-DAY’ and Jin’s ‘Super Tuna’ continue to be popular.

BTS’s solo achievements highlight their strong presence and raise excitement for their future group activities. Fans are eagerly awaiting the next steps for the members who have continued to grow through their solo albums.

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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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