Even while serving in the military, BTS’s Jungkook continues to dominate the global music scene, ranking in the Top 10 of the most preferred K-pop artists for two years straight!

In the 2025 Overseas Hallyu Survey (based on 2024 data), Jungkook secured 6th place (1.8%) in the “Most Preferred K-pop Singer” category.

This survey, announced by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, shows how strong his influence remains, even while he’s been serving in the military since the end of 2023.

Jungkook has proven his consistency, ranking 4th in the 2024 Overseas Hallyu Survey (based on 2023 data), and now with two consecutive years in the Top 10, it’s clear that his global popularity is unwavering.

His impact is also evident across continents. In the “Most Preferred Korean Singer by Continent” chart, Jungkook ranked 3rd in the Middle East (3.2%) and Africa (4.1%) in 2024, maintaining his top spots from the previous year.

He also placed 5th in Europe (1.6%), matching his 2023 ranking, showing just how recognized he is across the world.

In 2023, Jungkook also ranked 4th in the Americas, further solidifying his international fame. His hit song “Never Let Go,” released in June 2023, topped the iTunes Top Songs chart in 96 countries — a huge achievement that was celebrated as one of the major “Annual Hallyu Issues.”

Jungkook is set to return from military service on June 11, 2025, and fans are eagerly awaiting his comeback.

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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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