• BTS’s Jimin's 'WHO' Dominates Circle Chart’s Global K-Pop Chart for Two Weeks Straight

    BTS’s Jimin is proving he’s a global force to be reckoned with as his hit single 'WHO' continues to reign supreme on Circle Chart’s Global K-Pop Chart, holding the top spot for two consecutive weeks.

    As of August 8, the Circle Chart's Global K-Pop Chart for the 31st week of 2024 shows Jimin’s title track 'WHO,' from his second solo album 'MUSE,' maintaining its number one position for the second week in a row. This mirrors its debut achievement on the previous week’s chart.

    'WHO' made an impressive debut at number 7 on the 29th week chart with just two days of tracking and climbed to the top spot in the 30th week. It has now firmly held its number one position into the 31st week.

    The track initially debuted at number 1 on the Global K-Pop Chart’s daily chart on July 19, and has since held the top spot for 18 straight days as of the latest chart on August 5, highlighting its incredible popularity.

    Jimin's success doesn’t stop there—his pre-release song 'Smeraldo Garden Marching Band' (feat. Loco) has also topped both the daily and weekly global K-Pop charts, showcasing his continued dominance even while serving in the military.

    Circle Chart’s half-yearly review reveals Jimin’s enduring appeal. His solo debut album title track 'Like Crazy,' which dropped in March last year, ranked at number 8 on the Global K-Pop Chart for the first half of 2024. 'Like Crazy' is notably the only song from the top 10 of the chart that was released in the first half of 2023. Additionally, 'Set Me Free Pt.2' and fan favorite 'Closer Than This,' released in December, also made the charts, marking a stellar solo career for Jimin.

    Despite having no promotional activities during his military service, Jimin’s 'WHO' continues to shine, recently climbing two spots to number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and maintaining a 15-day streak at number one on Spotify's 'Global Daily Top Songs' chart from July 23 to August 6. His global popularity is undeniable!

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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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