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Forbes
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Stray Kids Member Makes Billboard Chart History
Stray Kids' Hyunjin debuts on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart with 'Always Love' alongside ... More D4vd, becoming the third South Korean soloist to appear on the tally. INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA - SEPTEMBER 19: Hyunjin of boy band Stray Kids is seen departing for Italy for the VERSACE 2025 SS collection fashion show at Incheon International Airport on September 19, 2024 in Incheon, South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/WireImage) For years now, Stray Kids has stood out as one of the most successful K-pop groups in the world. The band is one of only a handful to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200, a feat it has accomplished several times. While Stray Kids may be counted among the bestselling K-pop acts in American history, the members that make up the group are still just beginning to introduce themselves to the American public. This week, Hyunjin — one of the eight singers in the chart-topping act — scores a hit on his own on a Billboard tally, and in doing so joins a very exclusive club of South Korean talents. Hyunjin Charts His First Rock Hit in America Hyunjin scores his first hit on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart this frame, as 'Always Love,' a collaboration with D4vd, opens at No. 49. That's the second-to-last position on the 50-spot ranking, which details the most consumed rock and alternative tunes in the U.S., but as it arrives, 'Always Love' becomes an important and historic hit. Hyunjin Joins J-Hope and Suga Hyunjin is just the third South Korean solo musician to appear on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs tally. J-Hope became the first in July 2022, when 'More' and his track 'What If…' reached the ranking in back-to-back period. He remains the only soloist from South Korea to appear on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs list more than once. The following summer, Suga — another BTS member — joined Halsey on 'Lilith (Diablo IV Anthem),' which at one point neared the top 10. BTS and Hyunjin Claim the Same Number of Hits Looking at all K-pop acts, Hyunjin is now just the fourth name to appear on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. The first musical figure from South Korea to reach the tally was BTS. The Grammy-nominated boy band joined Coldplay on 'My Universe,' which spent half a year on the ranking and still stands as the only No. 1 to credit any K-pop musicians.
Forbes
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Stray Kids Member Scores His First Solo Smash With A Major Duet
Hyunjin scores his first solo U.K. chart win with 'Always Love,' a collaboration with D4vd that ... More debuts on both the Official Singles Downloads and Sales charts. MILAN, ITALY - JULY 12: Hyunjin of Stray Kids performs for I-Days at Ippodromo SNAI La Maura on July 12, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images) Hyunjin is best known as one of the eight members of Stray Kids, with whom he has found incredible success around the world. He's a celebrity in his home country of South Korea, and little by little, he's making a name for himself as a solo musician in addition to his work with the K-pop group that first brought him to prominence. Thanks to a recent collaboration with alternative rock and R&B performer D4vd, Hyunjin earns his first chart win on his own in the United Kingdom. 'Always Love' Debuts on Several U.K. Charts The pair's new single 'Always Love' launches on several U.K. tallies at once. The tune opens at No. 58 on the Official Singles Downloads chart and at No. 64 on the all-encompassing list of the bestselling tracks in the nation. 'Always Love' doesn't manage to reach any lists focused on streaming activity or general consumption, as pure purchases fueled its debut. Hyunjin's Debut Solo Hit This new tune marks Hyunjin's first solo appearance on any U.K. ranking. D4vd has already landed a handful of hits on the main tally of the most consumed songs, as well as both the Official Streaming chart and the Official Physical Singles list. 'Always Love' does manage to bring D4vd to the purchase-only rankings for the first time as well. Stray Kids Have Already Charted More Than a Dozen Songs As a member of Stray Kids, Hyunjin has already scored more than a dozen appearances on the same rankings he reaches now as a soloist. The K-pop band has collected 16 smashes on the Official Singles Sales chart and one more on the list of the most downloaded tracks in the U.K. The group added its latest top 40 hit, 'Hollow,' less than a month ago, as that track launched inside the competitive region in late June before disappearing one week later.
Forbes
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
D4vd And Stray Kids' Hyunjin Duet On New, Dreamy 'Always Love' Single
d4vd attends the Amiri Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week; Hyunjin of ... More Stray Kids performs at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. When d4vd and Hyunjin of Stray Kids first began trading praise in interviews, few could have predicted the virtual admiration would bloom into one of the most heartfelt and cohesive crossover collaborations of the year. Yet today, June 27, the internet bromance becomes a reality on record with the release of 'Always Love,' a swirling duet blending of melancholy pop and R&B production that manages to feels like the perfect union of the two respective musical viewpoints. From the dreamy opening offering psychedelic guitars with simple percussion, d4vd's signature atmospheric soundscape sets a sonic stage that allows his and Hyunjin's soothing, feather-light vocals to float effortlessly on top. The track's lyrical journey unfolds through a progression of intimate questions — beginning with 'Do you…' before moving to 'Would you…' and, ultimately, 'Are you…' — before resolving to the tender resolution: 'I don't need no one else but you.' It's the kind of track that feels both universal while remaining deeply personal. Just weeks before the 'Always Love' release, d4vd met up with Stray Kids backstage at their June 3 concert at SoFi Stadium to snap a photo with the group and a separate selfie with Hyunjin. That image served as the official photo teaser for 'Always Love,' leaving global fans buzzing ever Hyunjin has previously dipped his toes into a solo feature with Troye Sivan's 'Rush' remix alongside PinkPantheress, 'Always Love' marks the first time the K-pop superstar commands a larger section of a song outside of his and Stray Kids' releases, showcasing his ability to shine solo a song on his own and likely paving the way for further solo ventures. 'This was a true full circle moment,' d4vd said in a press statement. 'Hyunjin mentioned me in an interview last year then I mentioned him on the radio when I was in Korea and it just kind of kept spiraling until ultimately we got to work together. He's so talented and I'm really excited with how the song turned out. I'd like to especially thank the Stray Kids fans for being so supportive and accepting of this collaboration.' d4vd co-wrote 'Always Love' the track with producers Andrew Luce and LeeLee. Luce's credits include Lil Nas X's 'Sun Goes Down,' Tomorrow X Together and iann dior's 'Valley of Lies,' and Hannah Bahng's 'perfect blues,' while LeeLee has shaped tracks like Jackson Wang's 'Blow,' keshi's 'Euphoria' and Vedo's 'I Blame You.' The combined expertise and long-running creative relationship with d4vd helps polish the cut into a lush, genre-blurring cut that feels both indie-idiosyncratic and ready to soundtrack a few thousand aesthetic TikTok posts. With 'Always Love,' 20-year-old d4vd not only broadens his artistic palette but cements Hyunjin's growing reputation as a cross-border collaborator capable of holding his own in any musical setting. While summer playlists tend to boast upbeat and bright party songs, this collab can be a lingering late-night anthem to soundtrack everything from friends watching the sunset from a rooftop to lovers lying on the beach awaiting the sunrise. Looking Ahead for dv4d and Hyunjin: WITHERED Deluxe, More Touring 'Always Love' arrives after the April release of d4vd's debut album, WITHERED, a string of high-profile festival appearances like Coachella and Lollapalooza, as well as a sold-out European tour. d4vd teased a deluxe version of the album dropping soon (which 'Always Love' could make as part be part of the tracklist) and will tour Australia in December with Hannah Bahng (who also happens to be the sister of Stray Kids member Bang Chan). Meanwhile, Hyunjin is in the midst of the North American leg of Stray Kids' 'dominATE' World Tour, which will wrap after eight more shows in Europe throughout July. The group previously announced their plans for two album releases in 2025, meaning a new record shouldn't be far off.
Korea Herald
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Hyunjin of Stray Kids collaborates with d4vd
Emotional collaboration blends d4vd's signature sound with Hyunjin's soft vocals Hyunjin of Stray Kids has teamed up with American singer-songwriter d4vd for a new single. The new track 'Always Love (featuring Hyunjin of Stray Kids),' was officially released at midnight on Friday. Even before the collaboration was confirmed, the two artists had been exchanging support via social media, heightening fans' anticipation for a potential team-up. "Always Love" is a heartfelt track that captures the emotions of affirming love for someone special. d4vd's signature dreamy soundscapes are layered with Hyunjin's gentle, emotive vocals, creating a poignant listening experience. Hyunjin's group Stray Kids continues to solidify its presence as a one of the top global acts. Most recently, the group took home the 'Favorite Music Group' award at the 2025 Kids' Choice Awards held in Los Angeles on Saturday — the second time a K-pop artist has won at the awards ceremony. The group is currently in the midst of a world tour, with stops across North America and Europe. Meanwhile, d4vd has also been expanding his global reach. After releasing his studio album "Withered" in April, he visited Korea in May and appeared on the music show "M Countdown," a rare move for an international artist. He also held a busking performance at Cheonggye Plaza in Seoul, drawing over 2,000 fans and showing his desire to connect with Korean audiences.
Pink Villa
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
What happened at Stray Kids' dominATE concert in Washington DC? Fans blame venue staff as Hyunjin suffers due to extreme heat
Stray Kids is currently in the midst of their third world tour, titled dominATE. Starting from the tour's launch on August 24, 2024, all their shows have been massive hits. However, their latest concert on July 23 at Washington DC's Nationals Park, didn't go as planned. The concert experience was somewhat dampened by extreme weather conditions and inconsiderate behavior from the venue staff. Hyunjin struggled due to overheating during Stray Kids' July 23rd dominATE concert The Washington DC venue for Stray Kids ' dominATE concert was boiling hot, as per the audience. They took to social media to share details of how inconvenient it was to select the region for performing in the month of July. In the videos, the Stray Kids members looked really uncomfortable during their act. A clip featuring Hyunjin specifically gained traction, where he was seen panting due to "overheating" during the God's Menu performance. Fans expressed concern about his health and hoped he felt better after the show's end. They blamed Stray Kids' stylist for using fabrics that made them feel even hotter. The pointed out that the stylists must have been aware of the weather conditions of the venue months beforehand, yet picked inappropriate outfits. Besides the stylists, the venue staff also severely criticised. Venue staff accused of lack of empathy The present at the venue faced even more discomfort than the boy band members. The video clips shared online showed them sweating immensely and fanning themselves with hand fans. Some STAYs even fainted due to the combined effect of the heat and audience congestion. However, the staff allegedly showed indifference to the mishap. They did nothing to control the situation. The Stray Kids members, however, tried their best to help fans. Fans appreciate Stray Kids for their kind gesture towards STAY The members stopped the concert and requested that the staff take immediate action. Demonstrating their care and consideration, Lee Know handed water bottles to the fans. Allegedly, the attendees weren't provided complimentary water bottles until the members themselves intervened, leading the fans to feel that only the Stray Kids members truly looked out for their well-being there.
