BTS Jin, Solo Ranking No. 1 for 49 Consecutive Weeks... 50-Week Bonus in Sight

Jin, 'FANNSTAR' received 4,211,852 votes in the first week of October solo ranking pollGroup BTS Jin achieved 49 consecutive weeks of first place in the 'FANNSTAR' solo ranking. / Big Hit Music[THE FACT | Reporter Son Hae-ri] Group BTS Jin has secured first place for 49 consecutive weeks in the solo ranking on the weekly idol ranking site 'FANNSTAR', nearing the achievement of a 50-week special reward.Jin easily took the top spot by receiving 4,211,852 votes in the first week of October solo ranking poll on 'FANNSTAR', which was held from September 28 to October 5. BTS V ranked second, followed by singer Lee Chan-won in third place.The streak of special reward records continues. Jin had previously achieved 10 consecutive weeks of first place and 30 consecutive weeks of first place in the solo ranking, earning him a large billboard advertisement reward. If he reaches 50 consecutive weeks of first place in the future, a billboard advertisement at M Screen in Hongdae, Mapo-gu, Seoul will be broadcast.If he achieves 70 consecutive weeks of first place thereafter, a billboard advertisement at Gyeonggi Building in Euljiro, Jung-gu, Seoul will be provided, and if he records 100 consecutive weeks of first place, a 9TO9 CUBE advertisement reward within COEX Mall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul will be given. With only one week left until the coveted 50-week special reward, keen interest from global fans is focused on the results of the next poll.The global chart performance of BTS, the group Jin belongs to, is also remarkable. According to the latest chart released by American music media Billboard on the 6th, BTS's 5th full album 'Arirang' ranked 43rd on the main album chart 'Billboard 200'. This album debuted at number 1 on the chart dated April 4th, stayed at the top for three weeks, and then showed its power by maintaining its position on the chart for 28 consecutive weeks.The title song 'SWIM' is also continuing its long-running popularity. 'SWIM' ranked 27th and 11th on Billboard's 'Global 200' and 'Global (excluding U.S.)' respectively, clearly proving BTS's unwavering global influence.Meanwhile, the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)', where Jin shone by winning the My Star Award, successfully concluded on September 19th at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium. Amidst the lingering resonance of the awards ceremony, 'FANNSTAR' is currently conducting a poll for 'TMA Best Stage' until October 19th, to select the best stage in the hearts of fans. Attention is focused on who will ultimately take the grand prize. 'FANNSTAR' operates as a participatory platform where fans directly support artists through various ranking polls, billboard advertisement support, and awards ceremony-linked polls.arulhr@tf.co.kr