BTS’s Jimin has achieved an amazing new record as a K-pop solo artist by surpassing 19 songs with over 100 million streams on Spotify, the biggest music platform in the world. The remix of the main theme song "Angel Pt.2" from the Hollywood movie Fast & Furious: Ride or Die (Fast & Furious 10) hit over 100 million streams on October 8 (KST).

Jimin's first solo album, FACE, has six songs that have all crossed the 100 million stream mark. This includes his collaboration with Taeyang called "VIBE," the OST "With You" from the tvN drama, and the main theme song "Angel Pt.1" from Fast & Furious: Ride or Die.

In total, Jimin has now reached 15 songs that have achieved over 100 million streams on Spotify, thanks to his record-breaking song "Promise" on SoundCloud and tracks from his second solo album, like "Who," "Closer Than This," "Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (Feat. Loco)," and "Be Mine."

Even though Jimin's personal Spotify profile was created later than the other BTS members, he quickly became the fastest to achieve 15 songs with over 100 million streams. Before the release of "Angel Pt.2," Forbes had predicted, “With Jimin's Midas touch, this song is likely to achieve significant commercial success. Everything associated with Jimin tends to turn to gold,” and he has certainly proven that with his strong presence on Spotify.

In addition to his 15 songs, Jimin is now the first K-pop solo artist to reach over 100 million streams on 19 songs. This includes solo tracks from BTS albums like "Lie," "Serendipity: Intro," "Serendipity Full Length Edition," and "Filter."

With his impressive streaming success, Jimin's second solo album MUSE, released after his military enlistment, has become the first and only K-pop album from 2024 to exceed 1.4 billion streams. Along with his debut album FACE, which has over 2.4 billion streams, Jimin is now the only Korean solo artist with two albums that have each achieved over 1.4 billion streams on Spotify.

Meanwhile, the title track "Who" from Jimin’s second solo album has made a comeback on the latest Billboard charts (as of October 19), ranking 25th on the Hot 100. It has maintained its presence for 12 weeks, further solidifying his status as a leading K-pop artist.

Jimin's journey in the music world keeps getting brighter, and his impressive streaming records show that fans truly love his music. With every release, he continues to inspire others and proves that his talent knows no bounds!

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At a recent press conference for the new KBS Joy drama Sorry Not Sorry, actress Gong Min Jung made a surprising announcement that caught everyone off guard.

On December 2, during the production event for the romantic comedy, Gong Min Jung revealed, "I am currently pregnant, and childbirth is just around the corner," leaving the audience in shock.

The news was shared after host Oh Hyo Joo mentioned that Gong Min Jung had something special to announce.

Gong Min Jung then took the microphone and surprised everyone, saying, "Just like my character, I am currently pregnant and expecting soon."

She went on to explain, “After announcing my marriage, I found out I was pregnant, and it made choosing new projects a bit tricky. Originally, my character in Sorry Not Sorry wasn’t pregnant, but the production team kindly changed the role for me.”

The actress shared her deep connection to her character, Choi Hana, saying, "I really empathized with her, and adding the pregnancy aspect made me feel like I could truly represent the experiences of a mother. That’s when I decided to join the project."

She ended her announcement by thanking everyone for their support, saying, "Thanks to everyone’s consideration, I’m filming in a stable and enjoyable environment. Although this is a sudden announcement, I hope you’ll see it positively."

Gong Min Jung plays alongside Jeon So Min, who stars as Ji Song Yi in Sorry Not Sorry. The drama follows Ji Song Yi, a single woman facing tough times after a breakup, dealing with a mortgage and balancing multiple jobs.

The drama also stars Jang Hee Ryung, Choi Daniel, and Kim Moo Jin. Sorry Not Sorry premieres on December 5, airing every Thursday at 9 PM.

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