NewJeans gives a shoutout to youngest member Hyein on 'Inkigayo'
NewJeans made an appearance on SBS 'Inkigayo' on May 26, but without their youngest member, Hyein, who is taking a break due to a foot injury.
The group recently dropped their double single 'How Sweet' on May 24, marking their return after a 10-month hiatus. Despite Hyein's absence, the four members performed their new tracks, ‘Bubble Gum’ and ‘How Sweet’.
During the show, the girls chatted with the MCs. Danielle shared her excitement, saying, "I missed Bunnies (their fans) so much and I'm so happy to be with them again. I love Bunnies."
When asked which member was the sweetest, like their song 'How Sweet', everyone pointed to Hyein.
Minji said, "It's Hyein, who is probably watching us right now. She gave us warm hugs and cheered us on before 'Inkigayo'," then added, "Are you watching, Hyein?" making the moment extra touching.
BTS's Jungkook Breaks Records as the First Asian Solo Artist with 70 Weeks on Two Billboard Global Charts
BTS member Jungkook continues to prove his worldwide star power, setting another incredible record on the Billboard charts!
As of the latest Billboard update (November 23), Jungkook’s hit solo single "Seven", which came out last July, ranked at No. 110 on the Global 200 chart. It also held strong at No. 64 on the Global (Excl. U.S.)chart, showing its lasting impact on international music fans.
With this, Jungkook becomes the first-ever Asian solo artist to achieve 70 consecutive weeks on both the Global 200 and Global (Excl. U.S.) charts.
That’s not all! His track "Standing Next to You", released last November, stayed on theGlobal (Excl. U.S.)chart at No. 140 for the 54th week, further solidifying his dominance.
"Seven"has been making history since its release. Last year, it topped Billboard’s 2023 Global Summer Songs chart. This year, it claimed the No. 1 spot on the 2024 International Power Playerschart, proving it’s a fan-favorite in over 200 countries.
On Spotify,"Seven" became the first Asian artist’s song to surpass 2 billion streams, joining the exclusive "2 Billion Club." It also broke records by staying in Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global Chart Top 50 for more than 350 days.
Jungkook’s achievements didn’t stop there. His debut solo album GOLDEN made him the first and longest-charting Asian solo artist to stay on the Billboard 200 for 24 straight weeks. He also holds the record for 71 consecutive weeks on Spotify’sWeekly Top Albums Global Chart.
At the prestigious 2024 MAMA Awards, Jungkook earned a triple crown, winning Best Male Artist, Best Dance Performance Male Solo, and Fans' Choice Male Top 10.
Jungkook’s achievements keep piling up, proving that his talent and influence know no bounds! Fans are already excited to see what he’ll achieve next.