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On October 9, 2024, South Korean media outlet Star News reported that BTS' Kim Seok-jin topped the "MY1PICK K-pop Individual Rankings" for nine consecutive months from January to September 2024. For 32 weeks, the Grammy-nominated musician dominated the list at No. 1, receiving 7,221,170 hearts from September 30 to October 6.
The Epiphany singer-songwriter earned 25,273,220 hearts in September 2024, topping the chart again. Additionally, he topped the 'K-POP Individual Monthly Ranking' from January to September 2024, i.e., nine months straight. From April to August 2024, he came first place in the 'Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)' category for five weeks in a row.
The BTS singer-songwriter also grabbed the No. 1 spot on My One Pick 'Theme Voting' for the following themes:
- A star who seems like a filial son and daughter
- A star who is like a hometown of the heart
- A star you can't help but fall in love with at first sight
- A star with national visuals
- A star who looks great in glasses
- A star who makes the brand shine
- A vocalist who you wish would do a musical
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Star News reported that the Epiphany singer-songwriter's theme advertisement, "A star who is like a hometown of the heart," would be displayed at the Yeouido Olympic-daero between October 4 and 10, 2024.
More about BTS' Jin's solo album release, luxury brand deals, variety shows, and more
The oldest member of the worldwide K-pop phenomenon BTS, Kim Seok-jin, returned to the public eye after being discharged from required military duty in June 2024. He immediately became the first Korean musician to carry the Olympic Flame as one of the esteemed torchbearers at the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 15.
Additionally, reports about the idol's upcoming solo album release flooded social media. He confirmed the news during his W KOREA interview, hinting at his involvement in his album's composition and production.
Building on the popularity of his last solo single, The Astronaut, released before his enlistment, Jin stated that his debut solo album would be released by the end of 2024.
He also made a comeback to Korean variety shows (including his own program, RUN JIN), with a special guest appearance in MBC's Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island and Netflix's Kian's Bizarre B&B. Post-discharge, Jin was announced as the ambassador for luxury brands like FRED and GUCCI, along with skincare brand LANEIGE.
With BTS members slowly reconvening after their military duties, the group has been teasing a full comeback. BTS' j-hope is set to be discharged from the military on October 17, 2024. Speculation of a BTS world tour in 2025 is in the works, and fans are eagerly waiting for the official announcement.
