BTS’s Jin has once again proven his worldwide influence—this time by appearing in a Finnish language textbook!

Jin is featured multiple times in the grammar section of the Finnish Korean language textbook "Bæum." The book uses example sentences like "I like BTS’s Jin" and "I like Jin from BTS," along with pronunciation guides, highlighting his massive global impact.

But that's not all—Jin’s solo success continues to break records! In Hallyu Now, a magazine published by KOFICE (Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange), Jin was recognized in the "Top 5 Best Hallyu Content of 2024" as chosen by overseas correspondents.

His pre-release track "I'll Be There" from his solo album "Happy" ranked No. 1 in Germany, while his self-composed hit "Super Tuna" placed No. 5, making him the only artist with two entries in the Top 5!

Since the release of his first solo album "Happy" on November 15, 2023, Jin has been dominating charts worldwide:

• No. 1 on the 2024 Hanteo Annual Album Chart for Soloists
• No. 1 in K-pop solo sales on Billboard Japan 2024
• 3rd highest first-week album sales among all male K-pop soloists in Oricon history

Jin also made history on Oricon’s All-Time Total Sales Ranking, placing 45th overall—one of the top 2 BTS members on the list! In just a month and a half after his solo debut, his massive sales helped BTS rank No. 1 overall!

His title track "Running Wild" also made waves on Spotify Japan’s Daily Top Songs chart, ranking No. 1 on November 21, 2023. It set a record as the most-streamed song by a K-pop artist, including both groups and soloists, and even ranked No. 6 on Global Spotify’s Top Songs chart the same day.

On TikTok, "Running Wild" became a viral hit, surpassing 1.7 million posts using the song in just 10 days! (as of November 25, 2023). This makes it the second most-used song by a Korean male soloist on the platform, right after Shaun’s "Way Back Home."

Jin’s massive popularity stretches far beyond Korea and Japan, with a strong influence in the U.S., Europe, and major global music markets. Whether it’s music charts or even school textbooks, Jin’s impact knows no limits.

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IU looks like a living doll in new photos — fans can't get over her glowing beauty

IU is back to bless everyone’s feed with her unreal visuals!

On April 30, IU shared a new set of photos on social media with the caption, “May is coming~” — and fans are absolutely loving her fresh and dreamy look.

In the pictures, IU is seen enjoying the sunlight in cozy clothes, showing a sweet and soft charm. In other shots, she turns into a chic doll in a tube-top mini dress at a studio, showing off her elegant and classy side.

One cute photo shows her wearing a fun knit hat, making fans smile at her adorable charm. She also posted a close-up selfie with glowing skin and big sparkling eyes, looking totally flawless. In another picture, she rests her head next to a colorful fruit jelly cake, adding a playful and bright vibe.

IU’s latest update shows all sides of her — comfy and natural, cute and playful, and even full-on glamorous. Fans couldn’t help but gush over her beauty, saying she looks perfect in every photo.

IU recently received lots of praise for her emotional acting in the Netflix drama When Life Gives You Tangerines, proving again that she’s not just a top singer but also an amazing actress. She’s also set to appear in MBC’s new drama 20th Century Girl with rising star Byeon Woo Seok, raising excitement among fans.

People flooded the comments section with love, saying, “I’m saving all these pics,” “She’s glowing more than the sun,” “This is next-level beauty,” and “IU is sweeter than that cake.”

IU is currently in a public relationship with actor Lee Jong Suk, and after seeing her latest photos, fans are joking that he might just fall in love with her all over again.

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