BTS’s Jimin is proving his unbeatable power once again! His song Who has officially been named the most-streamed Korean track outside of Korea in the second half of 2024, according to Spotify’s latest Korean Music Global Impact List.

On February 25, Spotify released its Global Impact List, highlighting the top 30 Korean songs that gained the most international streams between July 1 and December 31, 2024. This ranking proves just how strong K-Pop’s global influence has become, with Jimin leading the way!

Jimin dominated the list, securing the No.1 spot with Who. Following closely behind were APT. by BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars at No.2, Mantra by Jennie at No.3, Chk Chk Boom by Stray Kids at No.4, and Jimin’s Be Mine at No.5.

BTS members completely took over the rankings! Jimin had five solo tracks on the list, while Jin’s Running Wild (No.6), I’ll Be There (No.8), and Super Tuna (No.23) also made waves.

V’s collaborations, Winter Ahead (with Park Hyo Shin) (No.9) and White Christmas (with V of BTS) (No.26), brought BTS members’ total entries to 10!

BLACKPINK’s Rosé also made a strong impact with three songs, while Stray Kids followed closely with four tracks on the list. aespa, KISS OF LIFE, and ENHYPEN also secured multiple spots, proving their international popularity.

While global stars like BTS and BLACKPINK ruled the rankings, rookie groups also showed impressive growth! BABYMONSTER’s FOREVER (No.11) and DRIP (No.17) made it into the top rankings, while MEOVV’s MEOW secured No.30, marking a strong debut year for these groups.

BABYMONSTER has been gaining attention through Spotify’s RADAR Korea program, which promotes rising artists through curated playlists and special events. Spotify Korea’s Head of Music, Park Jung Joo, commented, “It’s amazing to see both legendary artists and new groups achieving great results. As K-Pop continues to take over the world, Spotify will keep supporting Korean artists to shine on bigger stages.”

With Jimin’s global influence stronger than ever, fans are excited to see what records he will break next.

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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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