[K-enter] BTS Jin's new single 'Echo' gains global popularity

Time for our daily dose of K-enter news with Walter Lee.

Let's kick off with some news on an album's songs that have been echoing around the world since the past few days.

BTS's Jin has, of course, received an amazing response from fans around the world following the release of his second mini-album 'Echo' on Friday.

According to his agency BigHit Music on Saturday, "Echo" soared to the top of the iTunes "Top Albums" chart in 63 countries by 7 a.m. Korean time the day after its release.

The album's title track, "Don't Say You Love Me," also reached No. 1 on the iTunes "Top Songs" chart in 61 countries, and secured the top position on both the "Worldwide iTunes Songs" and "European iTunes Songs" charts.

Jin is also scheduled to host his first solo fan concert on June 28 and 29 at the Goyang Sports Complex Auxiliary Stadium in Seoul.

Let's stay on the topic of BTS members and talk about Jimin and Jungkook now!

Both Jimin and Jungkook have reached another significant milestone in their solo careers. According to the recently announced winners of the 2025 BMI Pop Awards, Jimin's tracks "Like Crazy" and "Who," along with Jungkook's "3D feat. Jack Harlow" and "Standing Next to You," were named among the "Most Performed Songs of the Year."

The BMI Pop Awards, hosted annually by Broadcast Music, Inc., a U.S. music rights organisation established in 1939, celebrates exceptional achievements in pop music, honouring both songwriters and music publishers.

The "Most Performed Songs of the Year" category recognises the 50 most-played and broadcast songs across U.S. radio, television, live events, and digital platforms throughout the year. This year, 51 songs were selected, with Jimin and Jungkook each having two spots on the list.

Let's keep to the theme of K-pop and boy groups and lastly move onto RIIZE.

Earlier today, boy group RIIZE made a return on promoting the release of their first full-length album, "Odyssey." To mark the album's release, RIIZE hosted a showcase at Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Seoul, boosting tracks such as "Fly Up" and the B-side track "Bag Bad Back."

The album serves as a clear statement of the group's identity, showcasing their unique genre, "emotional pop," across a total of 10 tracks. The title track, "Fly Up," is a dance track inspired by the sound of 1950s rock and roll.

The full-length album "Odyssey" will be available on major music streaming platforms beginning at 6 p.m. Monday .

Thanks for that news Walter, stick around as we now go to our AI anchor Ari for more culture news.