BTS’s Jungkook continues to make waves globally with his solo song “Standing Next to You”. The track has now surpassed 100 million views on YouTube's official topic audio video, proving his immense popularity. Despite being just a music track without any elaborate visuals like a typical music video, the song has captivated fans worldwide, marking an impressive achievement for Jungkook.

Not only did “Standing Next to You” reach the 100 million views milestone, but Jungkook's solo single “Seven” also reached the same impressive number, with both tracks now joining the exclusive club of 100-million-view songs in YouTube’s Topic section. This is a clear testament to Jungkook's overwhelming presence in the music world.

The official music video for “Standing Next to You” is also making waves, surpassing 180 million views and inching closer to the 200 million mark. On Spotify, the song has accumulated an impressive 1.18 billion streams, securing its place at the top by dominating the global charts. It reached the Daily Top Songs chart and stayed in the Top 50 for over 120 days, cementing Jungkook's status as a global music sensation with over 300 days on the charts.

Jungkook’s chart performance has been nothing short of remarkable. “Standing Next to You” debuted at #5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and remained there for 19 weeks. It also topped both the Global 200 and Global (excluding the U.S.) charts for 38 and 44 weeks, respectively. In the UK, it entered the Official Top 100 Singles Chart at #6 and stayed on the chart for 11 weeks. The song also topped iTunes charts in 102 countries and regions, including a week-long reign at #1 on the Worldwide iTunes Song chart.

Beyond the charts, “Standing Next to You” has gained recognition from international music media and award shows. The Honey Pop, a prominent U.S. pop culture media outlet, named the “Standing Next to You-Usher Remix” one of the top 5 K-pop collaborations of 2024. The Grammy Awards also highlighted the song in their “15 K-pop Songs that Dominated 2023”, calling it a “timeless hit that will last for years to come.” Furthermore, The Los Angeles Times included it in their “Top 100 Songs of 2023,” a further affirmation of its impact on global music.

With countless accolades, records, and the ongoing love from fans around the world, Jungkook’s name remains synonymous with success. As his song continues to break records, it’s clear that his voice will resonate for many years to come. Whether on playlists or music charts, “Standing Next to You” has solidified its place in music history as one of the defining hits of this era.

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TWICE’s Jihyo has made headlines after purchasing a building worth a staggering 4 billion won in her 20s.

On May 2, Herald Economy reported that Jihyo bought a building in Seongdong-gu, Seongsu-dong 2-ga, Seoul, in early March of last year.

By the end of that month, she had completed the full payment and transferred ownership, with no mortgage attached, suggesting that the property was purchased entirely with cash.

Just a month after the purchase, Jihyo registered as a housing rental business operator and completed the registration for private rental housing.

As a housing rental business operator, she is eligible for tax benefits, such as reduced acquisition tax. However, she is also subject to certain regulations, including a 5% cap on rent increases, compliance with rental periods, and mandatory insurance for tenant deposits.

The building, which was built in 1986, has a land area of 152㎡ (45.98 pyeong) and a total floor area of 330.21㎡ (99.89 pyeong). It includes one basement level and three floors above ground.

The property is situated in Seongsu Strategic Redevelopment Zone 2, an area currently undergoing redevelopment.

Given the area's future potential, it is believed that Jihyo's investment is more focused on the property's long-term value rather than immediate rental income.

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