On March 12, Kim Chung Ha made a guest appearance on the KBS CoolFM radio program, 'Lee Eun Ji's Gayo Plaza', where she discussed her latest single, "EENIE MEENIE" featuring Hongjoong of ATEEZ.

Kim Chung Ha began by expressing her initial reservations about the song, mentioning that it deviated from her usual style.

However, she ultimately decided to take on the challenge, recognizing the potential for growth and exploration in trying something new. She shared, "I wanted to do a song that was more in line with the public's perception of me. But when I received this song, it felt so fresh and different. It kept lingering in my mind, and I felt that if I didn't try it now, I might regret it later."

The singer also expressed her gratitude towards Hongjoong for his collaboration on the track, praising his kindness and supportive nature.

She revealed that Hongjoong sent her vitamins and encouraging words right at the release time, showing his thoughtful gesture and being an "overall perfect human being."

In addition to discussing her music, Kim Chung Ha opened up about her personal experience with COVID-19, recalling the time when she was one of the first Korean celebrities to contract the virus in 2020.

She shared her feelings of fear and isolation during that period, expressing how the experience left a lasting impact on her. She mentioned, "At that time, everyone was afraid of COVID-19. I felt like I became a criminal."

Reflecting on the ordeal, she revealed that it has instilled a sense of trauma, making her hesitant to be in crowded places even now.

Kim Chung Ha's candid revelations on the radio program provided fans with deeper insights into her journey as an artist and her personal struggles, further strengthening the connection with her listeners.

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BTS’s V is proving once again why he’s a global music powerhouse! His song “Winter Ahead (with Park Hyo Shin)” has officially surpassed 210 million streams on Spotify, showing its long-lasting popularity.

On February 26, Winter Ahead crossed the 210 million stream mark on the world’s biggest music platform, Spotify. Since its release, the song has been charting for 91 consecutive days on both the Global Spotify Chart and Europe’s Apple Music Daily Song Chart, proving its strong presence.

Originally released on November 29, 2023, Winter Ahead made a huge impact on year-end charts for 2024. It debuted at No. 99 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, topped Billboard’s Holiday Digital Song Sales chart at No.1, and ranked No. 62 on Billboard’s Holiday Top 100.

Over in the UK, the song entered the Official Singles Chart at No. 86, while securing No.1 on the Official Singles Downloads Chart and No.2 on the Singles Sales Chart, proving its incredible digital sales power.

The music video for Winter Ahead also became a hot topic! V transformed into a sculptor, delivering a deep and emotional performance with his expressive acting, pulling fans into the song’s atmosphere.

Despite being 6 minutes and 22 seconds long, the video went viral, ranking No.1 on the "Music Video Trending Worldwide" chart.

On TIDAL, a global high-quality streaming platform, Winter Ahead made history as the longest-running K-pop song at No.1 on the Global Top Video chart.

It also topped Top Video charts in several countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, Spain, Australia, and Singapore.

Even Billboard couldn’t resist the charm of Winter Ahead! The song was featured in "The 27 Best Winter Songs for the Season," with Billboard praising it as "evoking the feeling of the first day of winter, with harmonies as fresh as a snowflake."

They also noted that "its impact will last far beyond December 25."

Additionally, Winter Ahead was voted No.1 on Billboard’s ‘2024 Fan-Favorite Songs’ list, proving that fans can’t get enough of V’s music.

With this, V has now charted three songs on Billboard’s Holiday Hot 100, following Christmas Tree (2021) and his cover of White Christmas. He is officially the only K-pop artist to achieve this!

Even more impressively, he holds the record as the only K-pop artist to have three songs reach No.1 on Billboard’s Holiday Digital Song Sales chart, solidifying his dominance in the holiday music scene.

With Winter Ahead continuing to shine worldwide, V once again proves why he’s the ultimate ‘Winter King’ of K-pop.

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