• NewJeans' Danielle to Shine as the Sole MC for 'Korea On Stage' Event

    The highly anticipated '2024 Korea On Stage - New Generation' is all set to take center stage in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace's Heungnyemun Gate on May 21 KST.

    The event, organized by the National Heritage Administration and presented by the National Heritage Promotion Agency and KBS, is renowned for spotlighting Korea's iconic national heritage.

    Celebrating its 5th anniversary, 'Korea On Stage' has captivated audiences worldwide. Last year, it commemorated the 140th anniversary of Korea-UK diplomatic ties at London's Wembley Arena.

    This year, the event moves to Gyeongbokgung Palace, marking a significant cultural transition as the nation's cultural assets adopt the new title of national heritage after 60 years.

    Leading the event as MC is Danielle from NewJeans, a prominent figure in the K-pop scene and a driving force in the global market. Recognized for his unique charm and captivating persona, Danielle's role as an ambassador for various brands adds to his international appeal.

    As the host of 'Korea On Stage', Danielle's bilingual presentation promises to showcase the grandeur of Korea's national heritage to a global audience.

    KBS expressed excitement about the event, stating, "With top artists from various genres, 'Korea On Stage' promises an unforgettable performance on an unprecedented stage."

    As the anticipation builds, fans are eagerly awaiting more updates from Danielle and are sending their love and support to the singer.

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  • BTS’s Jungkook Just Made History Again as First Asian Soloist to Chart for 68 Weeks - Fans Can’t Believe He’s Doing This While in the Military

    BTS’s Jungkook is proving that his music is unstoppable, even while he’s serving in the military!

    According to Spotify’s latest update (Feb 14–20), Jungkook’s first solo single Seven is still making waves, ranking No. 96 on the Weekly Top Songs Global chart.

    84 WEEKS STRONG! Seven has now spent a record-breaking 84 weeks on the chart, making it the longest-charting song by any Asian soloist in history!

    But that’s not all! His first solo album GOLDEN (released in Nov 2023) also hit No. 56 on the Weekly Top Albums Global chart, marking 68 weeks on the chart! Jungkook is now officially the first and longest-charting Asian soloist ever!

    Both Seven and GOLDEN climbed higher from last week, proving their huge popularity worldwide. Even while serving, Jungkook ranked No. 162 on the Weekly Top Artists Global chart, holding his spot for 91 consecutive weeks. Fans are in awe, saying:

    "Jungkook is still winning even in the military!"
    "His music is legendary!"
    "No one is doing it like him!"

    Jungkook’s Spotify records keep stacking up! Seven is still the fastest song to surpass 100M, 900M, 1B, and 1.1B streams and is the first Asian song to hit 2.2B streams! Meanwhile, GOLDEN also became the first Asian soloist album to cross 5.2B streams on Spotify!

    On top of that, Jungkook’s Spotify profile has now amassed 8.3B streams (pre-filtered), making him the first K-pop soloist and the fastest Asian artist ever to reach this insane number!

    With all these achievements, fans can’t wait to see what’s next for him after he finishes his service. Jungkook’s reign isn’t ending anytime soon.

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