Jungkook has made history as the first BTS member to chart for 100 weeks on Billboard Japan's 'Hot 100.'

According to the latest chart from Billboard Japan, Jungkook has now been on the 'Hot 100' chart for a total of 100 weeks.

Jungkook's first solo single, 'Seven,' stayed on the Billboard Japan 'Hot 100' chart for 53 weeks, setting a record as the longest-charting song by a K-pop solo artist on the 'Hot 100.'

Jungkook's solo album 'GOLDEN' title track 'Standing Next to You' charted for 14 weeks. His second solo single '3D' charted for 12 weeks, his collaboration song 'Left and Right' for 8 weeks, the official soundtrack 'Dreamers' for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar for 5 weeks, his self-composed song 'Never Let Go' for 3 weeks, the webtoon OST 'Stay Alive' for 2 weeks, his collaboration song 'TOO MUCH' for 1 week, his self-composed song 'Still with You' for 1 week, and 'My You' for 1 week.

In total, Jungkook has charted for 100 cumulative weeks with 10 songs on the Billboard Japan 'Hot 100,' making him the first BTS member to reach this milestone.

Additionally, Jungkook has been on the Billboard Japan 'Artist 100' chart for a total of 64 weeks.

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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