• BTS’s Jungkook Breaks Records with 'Standing Next to You,' Tops iTunes Charts in 102 Countries

    BTS’s Jungkook is making waves with his solo track, Standing Next to You.

    Since its release last November, Standing Next to You has hit number one on the iTunes Top Songs charts in 102 countries and regions.

    As of July 1st, the song topped iTunes in 101 countries, and it recently claimed the top spot in Grenada, bringing the total to 102.

    The track also reached number one on the Worldwide and European iTunes Song Charts, staying at the top of the Worldwide iTunes Song Chart for seven days in a row, proving its global appeal.

    On Billboard’s Hot 100, Standing Next to You debuted at number five and stayed on the chart for 19 weeks. It also led both the Billboard Global 200 and Global (excluding the U.S.) charts, holding spots for 36 and 38 weeks, respectively.

    In 2023, it was the longest-running number one on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart for five weeks and became the best-selling K-pop song in the U.S. for the first half of 2024.

    The song also spent 10 weeks in the top 100 of the UK Official Singles Chart.

    On Spotify, Standing Next to You set a new record by surpassing 700 million streams in just 234 days, the fastest for a K-pop solo song.

    It stayed in Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global chart’s top 50 for over 120 days and has been on the chart for more than 260 days.

    Additionally, the official music video for Standing Next to You has surpassed 130 million views on YouTube, continuing to be a fan favorite.

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  • Hwanhee’s Agency Hits Back Against Shocking Claims of Favoritism on ‘King of Singers Season 2’—Vows to Defend His Reputation

    Hwanhee's agency, BT Entertainment, is firing back after serious fairness allegations were raised regarding the popular show ‘King of Singers Season 2’. They’ve denied all accusations and promised strong legal action for defamation.

    On February 5th, the agency issued a statement through their official fan cafe, saying, “We want to correct the false claims.”

    They explained that Hwanhee was initially approached to join the show in August 2024 by the production team. However, after checking with the event planning company, Dion Communication, they confirmed Hwanhee had no connection to the show or any related performances.

    Despite this, the agency pointed out that certain media outlets published unverified articles, wrongly suggesting that Hwanhee’s involvement could compromise the fairness of the program.

    BT Entertainment was quick to defend their artist, stressing the damage done to both Hwanhee's reputation and the agency itself due to these false claims. They added, "This has caused great harm to Hwanhee, who joined the program after careful consideration."

    The statement didn’t stop there. BT Entertainment made it clear that they won’t stand for any further defamation. They said, “We are taking legal action against these baseless reports” and emphasized their commitment to protecting Hwanhee from any further harm.

    They also reassured their fans, stating, “We will take swift action against any future misinformation to avoid any further harm to Hwanhee and his supporters.”

    This controversy started after a media outlet raised concerns on January 23rd about Hwanhee’s participation in the show. The report claimed that BT Entertainment’s CEO, who is also a director at Dion Communication, had invested 1.1 billion KRW in the ‘King of Singers Season 2’ concert, leading to suspicions of favoritism towards certain contestants.

    In the meantime, ‘King of Singers Season 2’ continues its intense competition, with Hwanhee making it to the semifinals. Fans are watching closely as he currently holds 1st place in the first round of the semifinals, cementing his position as a strong contender to represent Korea in the Korea-Japan King of Kings battle.

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