BTS's Jungkook has hit a major milestone on Spotify, becoming the first K-pop solo artist with 20 tracks that have surpassed 100 million streams.

Several songs from Jungkook’s debut solo album GOLDEN, released in November last year, have recently crossed the 100 million mark, including tracks like "Too Sad to Dance" and "Shot Glass of Tears." These two songs now make the 9th and 10th tracks from GOLDEN to reach the impressive milestone. GOLDEN is also the first album by an Asian solo artist to have 10 tracks exceed 100 million streams on Spotify.

Jungkook’s record-breaking achievement makes him the first and most K-pop solo artist to have 20 tracks hit 100 million streams on the platform.

Among the tracks that have reached this milestone are Jungkook’s solo singles like "Seven" and "3D," along with popular GOLDEN tracks such as "Standing Next to You," "Yes or No," "Please Don’t Change," and "Hate You." Other songs include "Somebody," "Too Sad to Dance," "Shot Glass of Tears," collaborations like "Left and Right" and "Too Much," the webtoon OST "Stay Alive," and "Dreamers," the official 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar soundtrack.

Jungkook’s self-composed tracks like "Still with You," "My You," and "Never Let Go," as well as BTS’s album solo songs like "Euphoria," "My Time," and "Begin," also made the list.

Jungkook's success continues to make waves globally, as he remains one of the top K-pop solo artists.

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Actor Chun Jung Myung has opened up about a devastating betrayal by his former manager, who swindled tens of billions of won from his family. The former manager, who had been trusted like family, is now serving prison time for his actions.

In the December 8 episode of SBS’s My Little Old Boy, Chun Jung Myung shared the shocking details of his financial fraud ordeal with fellow cast members Lee Sang Min and Kim Heechul.

He explained, "I was financially defrauded by the manager I had worked with for 16 years since my debut. He forged documents to steal money and even caused huge financial losses for my parents."

A close source confirmed on December 9, "The manager mentioned on the show ultimately couldn’t repay the damages and is now serving his prison sentence for fraud."

The source also revealed that Chun Jung Myung suffered losses in the tens of billions of won. The emotional toll was severe, leading to social anxiety, and he even considered retiring from the entertainment industry due to the devastating betrayal.

Chun Jung Myung debuted in 1999 with the drama School 2 and became a household name with roles in Beijing, My Love, Fashion 70s, and What's Up Fox? However, after his role in the 2019 drama Urban Cops: KCSI, he suddenly disappeared from the spotlight, sparking concerns from fans.

An entertainment agency CEO weighed in, saying, "Celebrities, especially those with limited real-world experience, are vulnerable to scams because of their public status. Some get trapped and lose vast amounts of money after being used as figureheads."

An entertainment law expert added, "Fraud cases are tricky because proving the intent to steal is difficult. If someone makes an enticing offer, always ask, ‘Why me and not them?’ Skepticism is key."

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