ITZY's recent comeback album, "Born To Be," has stirred up discussions among netizens after a post on Nate Pann highlighted its poor first-week sales.

The post revealed that the group managed to sell only about 276,000 copies during the initial week, a stark contrast to their previous album "CAKE," which achieved four times that amount.

The netizen behind the post expressed shock, speculating whether Chinese fans neglected to place orders or if the group's own fans boycotted the album.

Within 12 hours, the post gained around 18,000 views, and the comment section was flooded with various opinions.

Netizens comments include:

"Unlike 'Cake,' which gained popularity after music show performances, this song isn't climbing the charts even though it's being featured. The ranking suggests a decline in fan support. The song reached 101st place on the first day, showing people aren't skipping it, but I think they're not listening due to its quality."

"It's not just ITZY; other idols might also experience a decline in album sales this year."

"Girl groups' songs are expected to be good, but this one falls short."

"Regardless of the song's quality, the fandom should stream it. Fans need to boost the song on charts during music shows. The styling is good this time, and the title isn't that bad. Isn't streaming a way fans can support their favorite singers? I don't understand."

"The chart performance is even worse."

What are your thoughts?

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ChoA, former member of the girl group Crayon Pop, has bravely shared her ongoing battle with cervical cancer and her emotional journey.

On January 28, ChoA posted a heartfelt update on her social media, explaining her struggles. "I usually laugh, talk, and live my life as usual, but there are moments when I suddenly face a reality that isn’t like before, and it gets tough," she shared.

She went on to say, "Recently, something difficult happened, and in the past, I would have had a drink with my husband to shake it off. I really miss being able to do that."

ChoA admitted that she still can’t fully believe her diagnosis. "When I face the reality I’ve been avoiding, my heart that I’ve built up breaks down," she said. "But the life I’m living now, which I’m still enjoying, is something that someone else might be wishing for. I try to gather my thoughts again with gratitude."

She also expressed hope for the future, saying, "Lately, I dream of a day five years from now when I’ll be declared cancer-free and be able to have a drink with my husband after putting the kids to bed, after all the struggles. It’s been almost two years, so I believe the day I get that clean bill of health will come soon."

ChoA married a businessman in 2021, six years older than her. In October 2023, she revealed her cervical cancer diagnosis, sharing that she had been diagnosed during a routine check-up in her first year of marriage.

Despite everything, ChoA remains hopeful, noting that the cancer was smaller than expected during surgery, and she was able to preserve her fertility—a step closer to her dream of becoming a mother.

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