BTS Jin has shown incredible popularity by topping Shazam's Japan charts for 11 days in a row. His solo debut single, "The Astronaut," led Shazam’s 'Japan TOP 200' chart from July 30 to August 9, marking an impressive 344 days at number one overall.

Since its release, "The Astronaut" has been a chart-topper multiple times, first reclaiming the top spot on April 5 and again on June 7. It held the number one position for four days in June and five more days later that month, showcasing its streaming strength.

As of August 22 at 6 AM, "The Astronaut" has achieved over 17.08 million Shazams, reinforcing its status as a 'Shazam King.' Jin’s previous solo track, "Yours," has also surpassed 13.42 million Shazams, making Jin the only artist with two tracks over 13 million Shazams.'

Upon its release, "The Astronaut" also made a big splash on Shazam’s 'Global TOP 200,' topping the chart for a record-breaking 129 days.

This surpasses the previous record of 102 days set by "Yours," marking the longest time at number one in K-pop history.

Jin remains the first and only K-pop solo artist to have two solo tracks reach number one, and his 60-day consecutive record highlights his global impact.

As of August 22, "The Astronaut" has amassed over 483.42 million streams on Spotify and continues to lead Argentina’s 'Top 40 Kpop' chart for 94 weeks.

Released on October 28, 2022, and created in collaboration with Coldplay, "The Astronaut" remains a beloved track as it nears its two-year anniversary, continuing to break records and attract global attention.

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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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