BTS's Jungkook is proving once again why he’s called the golden maknae. His first solo album GOLDEN, released in November 2023, is still making waves and breaking records all over the globe—even months after its release!

Recently, GOLDEN hit an amazing milestone by staying on Apple Music’s Worldwide Album chart for over 500 days in a row. This is the first time ever a K-pop solo artist’s album has done this—and it’s now the longest record too. The album even topped the chart for three straight days when it first dropped, showing massive support from fans around the world. It’s also close to spending 400 days straight on Apple Music’s Europe Album chart.

On Spotify, GOLDEN is shining just as bright. The album has been on the Weekly Top Albums Global chart for 92 weeks straight, making Jungkook the first and longest-charting Asian solo artist ever. He’s also the first Asian soloist to reach over 5.4 billion streams on Spotify. That’s a number even big Western artists dream about!

In the U.S., GOLDEN debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and stayed on the chart for 25 weeks, making Jungkook the first K-pop soloist to hit that mark. Over in the UK, it stayed on the Official Top 100 Albums for 8 weeks, showing its power in major music markets.

iTunes? He’s got that too! GOLDEN topped the album charts in 106 countries and regions, proving that fans from all over the world are still loving his music.

Back in South Korea, Jungkook is winning at home too. As of April 10, his album has sold more than 2.96 million copies, according to the Circle Chart. That’s huge for any solo artist, let alone one in the middle of his global takeover.

From the streaming numbers to the emotional connection fans feel, GOLDEN is more than just an album—it’s a global moment. Fans are now wondering what records he’ll break next, and where his voice will take them in the future.

One thing is clear: Jungkook is just getting started, and GOLDEN is here to stay.

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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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