• BTS' Jimin Surpasses Harry Styles, Sets New Streaming Record with 'Who' on Spotify

    BTS member Jimin is making waves with his solo track “Who”, hitting a huge milestone on Spotify. His song has now reached 1.1 billion streams, making it the fastest male solo track to achieve this feat.

    "Who" reached 1 billion streams on November 13, and just 15 days later, it surpassed 1.1 billion streams.

    The track achieved this in only 133 days, breaking the previous record held by Harry Styles“As It Was”, which took 135 days. This makes Jimin’s "Who" the fourth fastest song in Spotify history overall.

    As of November 28, "Who" ranked 8th on Spotify’s “Global Daily Top Songs” chart, with over 6.8 million streams that day.

    The song has stayed in the top 10 for over 130 days, showing its lasting appeal. It also placed 8th on the "Global Weekly Top Songs" chart from November 22–28, continuing a streak of 19 consecutive weeks in the top 10.

    “Who” has topped the “Korean Weekly Top Songs” chart for 19 weeks in a row and ranked 5th on the “Japanese Weekly Top Songs” chart. The track has charted in 45 countries, including Canada and Brazil, showing its global popularity.

    In addition, Jimin’s “Who” has made an impressive 18-week streak on the Billboard charts. As of November 30, it ranked 45th on the "Hot 100", making it the highest-ranked K-pop song in the last 10 years for its 18th week.

    It also placed 21st on the “Global 200” and 16th on the “Global (excluding U.S.)” chart, maintaining its strong position across Billboard's major charts.

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  • Nouera Drops Jaw-Dropping Concept Photos for 'Infinity'

    A new K-Pop group, Nouera, is about to take the spotlight, and fans are buzzing with excitement!

    On December 12th, Nouera Entertainment unveiled the second set of individual concept photos for their upcoming pre-release digital single Infinity (無限大).

    The new photos were shared on Nouera's official SNS, showcasing the stylish and fresh looks of members Yuseob, Miraku, and Junpyo. Their unique and powerful vibes have left fans eager for what's to come, with the group's awakening energy hinting at a bright future.

    This follows the release of photos for Pan, Lin, Kihyun, and Hyunjun, completing the individual concept photo lineup. With only the group shots left to be revealed, anticipation is building for the special synergy the members will bring together.

    The highly anticipated single Infinity (無限大) is set to drop at 6 PM on December 14th, kicking off Nouera's journey before their official debut. The group will also perform live for the first time at the 2024 Music Bank Global Festival in Japan on December 15th in Fukuoka, making it a monumental moment for fans worldwide.

    Nouera’s name is a fusion of the French word "Nouer" (to connect) and "Era," symbolizing their mission to create a musical world that connects the new era of K-Pop. Official debut plans are set for the first half of 2025.

    Recently, Nouera received a major spotlight when they were invited to the Billboard No. 1s Party in Los Angeles, where they were named one of Billboard and Billboard Korea’s "2025 K-Pop Rookies." This recognition has firmly placed Nouera in the spotlight, and the countdown to their rise has begun!

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