There is a girl group that has been in the spotlight right after their debut because of their Barbie-like beauty and flawless skills.

As soon as they released the album, they recorded high sales and swept the music charts.

As strong girl groups pour out so much that it is impossible to decide on the rankings, people are paying attention to who will win the Rookie of the Year award at the end of this year.

Let's take a look at the new girl group that showed great potential and made us look forward to their future activities.

IVE

Starship Entertainment's girl group IVE, which debuted in December of last year, is gaining popularity.

IVE's debut song "ELEVEN" achieved 100 million streaming on Spotify, the world's largest music platform, and received a lot of attention right after its debut.

Since then, their second single album "LOVE DIVE", released in April, has won six music shows.

It also set a record of being in the top 6 of all-time girl group Initial Chodong (sales per week after album release).

LE SSERAFIM

As the first girl group of the group BTS' agency HYBE, the girl group LE SSERAFIM, which receive attention even before their debut, is gaining popularity.

LE SSERAFIM, who recently made their debut with the first mini-album "FEARLESS", proved their popularity by selling more than 180,000 copies in two days after the album was released.

In addition, it entered the Spotify "Global TOP 200" chart in the shortest time among the debut songs of a girl group.

The music video for "FEARLESS" also surpassed 10 million views within 19 hours of its release, setting a record for achieving 10 million views in the shortest period of time among the music videos for a rookie girl group that debuted this year.

NMIXXX

JYP Entertainment's group NMIXXX, which debuted in February, also became the center of attention and loved by the public.

According to "Hanteo Chart", a platform that provides real-time K-pop album sales charts, NMIXX's first single album "AD MARE" recorded 227,399 copies in the Initial Chodong.

In addition, the music video of NMIXX's debut song "OO" has surpassed 60 million views on YouTube and is heading for 100 million views, attracting the attention of fans.

Attention is paid to the future moves of NMIXX, which is equipped with splendid visuals and skills.

Kep1er

The girl group Kep1er, who debuted in January of this year, is showing the potential of a powerful rookie group.

Kep1er's first mini-album "FIRST IMPACT" attracted attention when it reached 200,000 copies immediately after its release.

In addition, the music video for the album's title song, "WA DA DA", is currently in the spotlight as it has surpassed 100 million views.

Kep1er also boasted a unique presence by winning the female rookie idol category at the "2022 Brand Customer Loyalty Grand Prize" held on the 3rd.

CLASS:y

The girl group CLASS:y, who made their official debut with the album "CLASS IS OVER" on May 5, is also drawing keen attention.

CLASS:y is a 7-member group that was created in the MBC global girl group audition program 'After School Flutter', which aired in February.

They were born after receiving education and advice from singer Ock Joo Hyun, Girls' Generation Yuri, dancer Aiki, and (G)I-dle Soyeon.

Since they are a group with skills, beauty, and talent, they have been receiving explosive responses from the moment they debut.

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Actor Jo In Sung is turning a new page in his career.

On March 3, NS ENM officially announced that Jo In Sung’s exclusive contract has ended. The agency shared, "Ahead of the contract’s expiration, we had in-depth discussions with Jo In Sung for a long time."

They added, "In the end, we mutually agreed not to renew. We sincerely thank Jo In Sung for trusting and being with us for so many years, and we will continue to support his future endeavors."

Jo In Sung also shared his heartfelt thoughts, saying, "I sincerely thank the CEO and all the staff who have been with me for a long time."

He added, "Their constant support and encouragement gave me strength, and I’m truly grateful. I will never forget their kindness over the past 13 years."

Fans are curious about what’s next for the beloved actor, who has built an impressive career in both dramas and films.

From hit series like It’s Okay, That’s Love and That Winter, the Wind Blows to blockbuster movies like Escape from Mogadishu and The King, Jo In Sung has continuously showcased his versatility.

Beyond acting, he also made a mark in variety shows with tvN’s Unexpected Business, winning hearts with his down-to-earth personality.

Most recently, he gained international fame for his powerful performance in Disney+’s Moving, where his emotional depth and action skills left a lasting impression.

Currently, Jo In Sung has completed filming director Na Hong Jin’s Hope and is in the middle of shooting director Ryoo Seung Wan’s film Humint.

With his next steps still unknown, fans are eagerly waiting to see where his journey will take him!

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