• Zico Shares His Nerves About Stepping Into Lee Hyori’s Shoes In ‘The Seasons’

    At the production presentation of KBS 2TV’s ‘The Seasons - Zico’s Artist’ held in Seoul on the morning of April 23 KST, Zico got real about the pressure he feels stepping into the role of Lee Hyori’s successor as MC.

    Expressing his excitement, Zico shared, “The stage I dreamed of the most after my debut was a KBS Music Talk Show. Now, I want to act as a messenger to musicians in various fields.”

    He also spilled his hopes for the first episode, expressing anticipation for the guests he wishes to invite.

    Zico’s Artist’ serves as the successor to ‘Lee Hyori’s Red Carpet’, and Zico acknowledged the huge presence of Lee Hyori.

    He admitted, “I have so much respect for Lee Hyori just for existing. Coincidentally, I was picked as Lee Hyori’s successor as MC at this time. It’s only natural to feel pressure.”

    However, he also shared his resolve to find his own unique style, stating, “Through that, I have a goal that can help me grow. I will work hard to find something that is unique to me.”

    The fifth season of ‘The Seasons - Zico’s Artist’ marks a new chapter in the late-night music talk show, with producer Zico taking on the role of host.

    Famous for its season system, ‘The Seasons’ has featured diverse MCs each season, including Jay Park, Jannabi’s Choi Junghoon, AKMU, and Lee Hyori.

    The premiere episode of ‘Zico’s Artist’ is set to air at 10 p.m. on Friday April 26 KST. 

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  • BTS Jin's 'Running Wild' Soars to No. 1 on Spotify Japan, Hits Global Top 10

    BTS member Jin is taking the world by storm with his hit song Running Wild.

    Released on November 15, Running Wild is the title track from Jin's first solo album, Happy. The song blends a fresh new wave sound with British rock influences and pop rock elements, catching the attention of fans worldwide.

    On November 21, Running Wild reached the top spot on Spotify Japan's Daily Top Songs chart, showing its massive popularity.

    It also ranked No. 2 on the Spotify Top Songs chart in Korea and No. 6 globally, proving its broad appeal.

    Jin’s solo album Happy has also been a huge success. It sold over 219,000 copies on its first day, making it the third-highest album sales for a K-pop solo artist in Oricon Weekly Album Chart history.

    In just three days, Happy reached No. 1 on the Hanteo Country-by-Country Chart in Japan for the third week of November, solidifying Jin's status as a top global artist.

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