Minnie, the talented member of (G)I-DLE, has officially made her mark as a solo artist and is absolutely dominating the music scene with her debut album HER!

On January 21, Minnie dropped her first mini-album HER, which features seven amazing tracks, including the title song "HER" and the pre-released "Blind Eyes Red." The album quickly became a hit, ranking #1 on QQ Music's daily and weekly digital bestsellers in China, #3 on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart, and #5 on the European iTunes Album Chart. It's safe to say that Minnie's solo debut was a massive success!

Not only did she release an incredible album, but Minnie also hosted a special pop-up store with an exhibition concept to connect with her fans. She even took on the role of a docent, personally explaining her photos, and hosted an exclusive music listening session that allowed fans to get even closer to her.

Minnie then brought her solo debut to the stage, starting with M Countdown, where she blew fans away with her powerful performances. Her title track "HER" led her to a huge victory, securing #1 on KBS 2TV's Music Bank during the last week of January and dominating the Bugs real-time chart. In her first week, her album sold over 190,000 copies, and her music video for "HER" soared past 29.6 million views by February 3, proving just how strong of a solo artist she’s becoming.

Fans were also thrilled to see Minnie appear on KBS 2TV’s The Seasons - Lee Young-ji's Rainbow and several web variety shows. To keep the excitement going, she surprised fans with special clips for "Obsession (Feat. TEN of WayV)" and the dreamy "Cherry Sky," each showing off her versatility and unique musical style.

Minnie’s HER album showcases her incredible musical range and her honest, heartfelt storytelling. Already known for contributing to (G)I-DLE's songs, Minnie went above and beyond this time by composing every single track herself, stepping into the role of a singer-songwriter and proving she’s a force to be reckoned with in the solo artist world!

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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