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Seoul, South Korea – November 29, 2025 (Billboard K-Pop Desk) As the clock ticks toward midnight on November 30, the global BTS fandom known as ARMY is flooding social media with heartfelt tributes, marking a decade since the release of one of the group's most pivotal works: The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 2. The nine-track EP , dropped by BigHit Entertainment (now HYBE ) on November 30, 2015, not only propelled BTS into international waters but continues to resonate as a cornerstone of emotional depth in K-pop. Debuting at No. 171 on the Billboard 200 BTS's first-ever entry on the chart the album was propelled by the explosive energy of its lead single " Run ," a genre-blending track that fused hip-hop, EDM, and raw lyricism to capture the chaos of youth. Over the years, it has amassed hundreds of millions of streams, with standout cuts like " Whalien 52 " a poignant metaphor for isolation drawn from an unseen whale's journey an...

BTS member Jungkook has cemented his status as the undisputed king of global streaming today as Spotify officially confirmed that the 28-year-old singer has become the first K-pop solo artist — and the fastest Asian soloist ever — to amass 10 billion cumulative streams across all credits on the platform. The milestone was reached at approximately 11:47 a.m. KST when combined streams of Jungkook’s discography crossed the 10-billion mark, just 869 days after the release of his debut solo single “ Seven (feat. Latto )” on July 14, 2023. BigHit Music released a brief  statement celebrating the achievement: “ We sincerely thank global ARMY and all listeners who have shown endless love to Jungkook’s music. Reaching 10 billion streams as a Korean solo artist is an unprecedented feat, and we are deeply proud of Jungkook’s continued influence on the world stage.” Breakdown of the Historic 10 Billion “Seven (feat. Latto)” – 2.61 billion streams (highest-streamed song by any K-...

November 29, 2025  In a powerful display of compassion, South Korea’s K-pop industry has swiftly rallied to support victims of the catastrophic apartment fire that struck Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on November 25, claiming at least 44 lives and leaving dozens injured. As the city prepares to host the prestigious 2025 MAMA Awards this weekend (November 29–30) at Kai Tak Sports Park – located just minutes from the tragedy site – major entertainment agencies and artists have announced significant donations and gestures of respect, transforming what was planned as a celebratory weekend into one marked by mourning and unity. Immediate Response from Major Agencies  SM Entertainment became the first agency to announce a donation, pledging HK$1 million (approximately US$128,000 ) to the Hong Kong Red Cross on November 27. The agency statement read: “ Our deepest condolences go out to the victims and their families affected by the tragic fire in Tai Po ....