BTS member Jin is proving his unstoppable power once again!

On November 15 last year, Jin dropped his first solo album Happy, and its title track Running Wild immediately took over the charts.

The pop-rock song, inspired by British rock and infused with a refreshing new wave sound, has been receiving massive love worldwide.

According to Spotify's UAE Weekly Charts released on February 14th, Jin has continued his reign at No. 1 on four major charts: Weekly Top Songs UAE, Weekly Top Artists UAE, Daily Top Songs UAE, and Daily Top Artists UAE.

With this, Jin became the first and only K-pop artist to hold the top spot on all four charts for 10 consecutive weeks!

Not only that, but Running Wild also made history by surpassing The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights in streaming numbers, becoming the most-streamed song in Spotify UAE chart history.

Jin’s success isn’t just limited to the UAE. Running Wild also climbed to No. 6 on Spotify’s Global Chart and even hit No. 1 on Spotify Japan’s Daily Top Songs, surpassing BTS’s own mega-hit Butter! This makes it the most-streamed song by a K-pop artist in the country.

As if that wasn’t enough, Running Wild was recently chosen for Amazon Music’s 2025 Playlist, making Jin the only male K-pop artist to be included.

With this milestone, Jin continues to show his incredible global influence and solidify his place in music history!

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Director Kim Hyung Joo of The Match has finally shared his thoughts on Yoo Ah In’s involvement in a drug scandal, calling it a major disappointment, especially considering the actor’s role as the lead in the film.

On March 19th, the director attended a press screening and briefing for The Match at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. Alongside Kim, actors Lee Byung Hun, Ko Chang Seok, Hyun Bong Sik, Moon Jung Hee, and Jo Woo Jin were present to discuss the film.

The Match revolves around the legendary Go player Cho Hun Hyun (played by Lee Byung Hun), who, after a loss to his disciple, decides to challenge the top players again, driven by his competitive spirit. The movie is directed by Kim Hyung Joo.

Lee Byung Hun plays the iconic Go champion Cho Hun Hyun, while Yoo Ah In portrays his disciple, Lee Chang Ho.

During the event, Kim recalled the casting process, saying, "When we were casting, Lee Byung Hun was cast first. Just having him felt like we had the world, and then, getting Yoo Ah In as a bonus made me even happier."

Although filming wrapped up in 2021, Yoo Ah In's drug scandal led to the indefinite postponement of the film’s release. Now, nearly four years later, The Match is finally set to hit theaters on March 26th.

Reflecting on Yoo Ah In's scandal, Director Kim openly shared his frustration, calling it "irresponsible and disappointing" for the actor to make such a mistake as the lead.

He added, “Before being an actor, he made a mistake as a member of society and was punished, so I don’t think there’s much more to say.” Kim smiled bitterly as he spoke.

Describing the challenges he faced due to the scandal, Kim compared the experience to being trapped in "a hellish tunnel."

He said, "There was nothing I could do inside, so it was overwhelming. But now that we have the light of release, it feels like I can breathe. I’m deeply moved."

The director also shared that because Yoo Ah In was the lead actor, the film had to be released as it was, without editing. This has led some people to feel uneasy about watching the film, given the actor’s scandal.

When asked about this, Director Kim said, "Choosing and judging is up to the audience, so I can't force anything. But I hope they watch the movie as it is. I unintentionally got hurt before the release, so I hope people watch the movie warmly, as if applying ointment to a wound."

The Match will officially be released on March 26th.

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