BTS's Jungkook is proving once again why he’s called the "Global Pop Star"! His first solo album, GOLDEN, is making history on Spotify, setting a new record for the longest run by an Asian solo artist on the Weekly Top Albums Global chart!

According to Spotify’s latest update (Feb 28 – Mar 6), Jungkook’s GOLDEN, released in 2023, ranked 57th on the Weekly Top Albums Global chart. But the most impressive part? It has stayed on the chart for 70 consecutive weeks!

With this, GOLDEN becomes the first and longest-charting album by an Asian solo artist in Spotify history. Jungkook continues to prove his massive impact in the global music scene, and fans couldn’t be prouder!

Jungkook’s solo single 'Seven' is also showing no signs of slowing down! The song ranked 102nd on the Weekly Top Songs Global chart, staying there for a whopping 86 weeks! This proves that not only his album, but also his singles are dominating worldwide.

On Spotify, GOLDEN has reached over 5.2 billion streams (unfiltered), making it the first album by an Asian solo artist to hit this milestone! Every single track on the album has surpassed 100 million streams, showing just how much fans love it.

Tracks With Massive Stream Counts:

• 'Seven' – 2.24 billion+
• 'Standing Next to You' – 1.14 billion+
• '3D' – 892 million+
• 'Yes or No' – 250 million+
• 'Please Don’t Change' – 160 million+
• 'Hate You' – 140 million+
• 'Closer to You' – 130 million+
• 'Somebody' – 120 million+
• 'Too Sad to Dance' – 110 million+
• 'Shot Glass of Tears' – 110 million+

With these numbers, Jungkook is rewriting history for K-pop soloists!

Jungkook’s record-breaking doesn’t stop with Spotify!

GOLDEN debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and became the first Asian solo album to chart for 25 consecutive weeks!
It also made history as the first K-pop solo album to stay on the UK Official Top 100 Albums Chart for 8 weeks—one of the toughest music charts alongside Billboard!

At the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), GOLDEN won Top K-Pop Album, proving its dominance in the industry. Even in the U.S. market, GOLDEN was the best-selling K-pop solo album for three consecutive years!

With record after record, Jungkook continues to make history, and fans can’t wait to see what he’ll do next! Will he drop another hit soon? Stay tuned!

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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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