Singer Chuu recently opened up about the difficult time she faced following a live performance controversy. The video of Chuu's guest appearance on the YouTube channel "Studio 777" was uploaded on November 7th. In the video, Moon Sang-hoon asked Chuu if she had ever experienced a slump in her career. Chuu responded by saying that one of the main reasons she believes she hasn't suffered a slump is because she hasn't achieved anything exceptionally amazing yet.

She explained that comments like, "You did great, why are you being like this these days? You must be suffering a slump", should come after she reaches her heyday. Chuu went on to share details about the controversy surrounding her live performance.

She revealed that it was her first appearance on a program as a representative of her group, and it was a radio show. At that time, she thought she just needed to have fun and sang leisurely, but it resulted in a live controversy.

As a result, she experienced depression and tried to avoid people. The incident affected her confidence in singing, and she would get nervous every time she had to perform. She considered it a slump in her singing career, but she has overcome much of that fear now.

Moon Sang-hoon then shared how he overcame his slump and offered advice to Chuu. Chuu also discussed her new song, "Howl", explaining that she was initially worried about not being able to showcase her bright appearance on stage with this song. However, she liked it because the lyrics contained what she wanted to say.

Chuu further admitted that these days, she no longer forces herself to appear bright on entertainment programs. She revealed that she realized she had been pretending to be happy when she wasn't feeling well. Moon Sang-hoon agreed, saying that he used to fake laughter even when things weren't funny, but now he believes people would appreciate authenticity.

Chuu shared that her friends also gave her similar advice, reminding her that it's okay to look worried or not be liked by everyone. They told her that it's not a sin to love and not receive love from everyone, and that people may dislike her, but not everyone will.

Chuu found comfort in these words. Overall, Chuu's confession about her past struggles and how she has overcome them serves as an inspiration to others in similar situations.

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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