• Apink's Oh Hayoung sets the record straight on her relationship with Kim Heechul

    On February 26th, Apink's Oh Hayoung made an appearance as a special MC on the 196th episode of the KBS 2TV variety show "Boss in the Mirror" (also known as "Donkey's Ears").

    During the show, when asked if she was close to Kim Heechul, Oh Hayoung drew a line by saying, "We're only close for the sake of the broadcast".

    Then she said that she had something to reveal about Kim Heechul, "Since our debut, we used to visit him to greet him. He would ask us questions like 'Who looked the coolest in stage outfit?' and 'Who stood out the most on stage today?'".

    Kim Heechul was taken aback and asked, "Didn't you come here to promote your album?" to which Oh Hayoung replied, "Our album hasn't been released yet."

    When Kim Heechul further questioned why she came, Oh Hayoung responded with "I'm a TV personality, should I not appear on TV?".

    This caused Kim Heechul to declare that he would suspend filming, saying, "I will stop filming here," and bringing laughter to the set.

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  • BTS's Jungkook Breaks Records as the First Asian Solo Artist with 70 Weeks on Two Billboard Global Charts

    BTS member Jungkook continues to prove his worldwide star power, setting another incredible record on the Billboard charts!

    As of the latest Billboard update (November 23), Jungkook’s hit solo single "Seven", which came out last July, ranked at No. 110 on the Global 200 chart. It also held strong at No. 64 on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart, showing its lasting impact on international music fans.

    With this, Jungkook becomes the first-ever Asian solo artist to achieve 70 consecutive weeks on both the Global 200 and Global (Excl. U.S.) charts.

    That’s not all! His track "Standing Next to You", released last November, stayed on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart at No. 140 for the 54th week, further solidifying his dominance.

    "Seven" has been making history since its release. Last year, it topped Billboard’s 2023 Global Summer Songs chart. This year, it claimed the No. 1 spot on the 2024 International Power Players chart, proving it’s a fan-favorite in over 200 countries.

    On Spotify, "Seven" became the first Asian artist’s song to surpass 2 billion streams, joining the exclusive "2 Billion Club." It also broke records by staying in Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global Chart Top 50 for more than 350 days.

    Jungkook’s achievements didn’t stop there. His debut solo album GOLDEN made him the first and longest-charting Asian solo artist to stay on the Billboard 200 for 24 straight weeks. He also holds the record for 71 consecutive weeks on Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums Global Chart.

    At the prestigious 2024 MAMA Awards, Jungkook earned a triple crown, winning Best Male Artist, Best Dance Performance Male Solo, and Fans' Choice Male Top 10.

    Jungkook’s achievements keep piling up, proving that his talent and influence know no bounds! Fans are already excited to see what he’ll achieve next.

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