BTS member Jimin is proving his global popularity with his hit song 'Who.'

The title track from his second solo album MUSE has claimed the No. 1 spot on the Circle Chart's Global K-Pop Chart for 12 consecutive weeks, according to the 41st-week chart released on October 17. 'Who' is the first and only song in 2024 to hold the No. 1 position on the Circle Chart for this long.

On September 26, 'Who' broke the previous 8-week record held by aespa's 'Supernova' and ILLIT's 'Magnetic,' making it the song with the most weeks at No. 1 on the Circle Chart Global K-Pop Chart in 2024. Since then, Jimin has extended his own record to 12 weeks.

The Global K-Pop Chart is based on streaming data from around the world. 'Who' debuted at No. 7 in the 29th week chart after just two days of tracking.

By the 30th week, with a full week of data, the song hit No. 1 and has kept that spot through the 41st week, showing its huge appeal.

Jimin also topped the Global K-Pop Chart in the 27th week of 2024 with his pre-release track 'Smeraldo Garden Marching Band' from MUSE. With 'Who' hitting No. 1 twelve times, Jimin now has a total of 13 No. 1 titles in 2024, a fantastic achievement!

Additionally, 'Who' was No. 1 on the Circle Chart's Global K-Pop Monthly Ranking for September. After debuting at No. 3 in July with just 13 days of tracking, 'Who' held the top spot for both August and September, marking two months in a row at No. 1.

Furthermore, 'Who' recently climbed to No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing its lasting popularity. On Spotify, 'Who' surpassed 800 million streams, becoming the fastest solo song by a K-pop artist to reach this milestone, further proving Jimin's global impact.

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Former AOA member Kwon Mina has shared a deeply emotional and heartbreaking update with her fans.

On January 20, Kwon Mina took to Instagram to reveal some difficult news. "I have some upsetting and heartbreaking news to share", she wrote, explaining that her dog, Mochi, had been diagnosed with malignant cancer.

She shared that a lump had been growing on her dog’s leg for years, and despite undergoing several surgeries, it kept coming back. Sadly, the latest diagnosis confirmed it was cancerous.

Kwon Mina’s post continued, "The pain is expected to get worse, and the doctor told me to prepare myself to say goodbye to Mochi, as she will suffer a lot."

She added, "Today, I can’t stop crying, and my heart feels like it’s breaking. I’m looking into options like anesthesia, euthanasia, and funeral arrangements so that she can pass without pain."

She reached out to her followers for advice, asking, "If anyone knows a better solution, please let me know."

Kwon Mina debuted in 2012 as a member of the popular girl group AOA. The group achieved great success with hits like "Heart Attack," "Bingle Bangle," "Like a Cat," and "Miniskirt".

However, in 2020, Kwon Mina opened up about being bullied by her AOA members, leading to the group’s eventual disbandment.

In a more positive update, Kwon Mina also announced on January 15 that she has started a new chapter in her career.

She will be working as a consultant at a dermatology clinic near Sicheong Station, which is set to open in March, signaling her fresh start after a difficult year.

Fans have rallied around Kwon Mina with messages of support as she navigates this emotional time.

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