In the latest episode of Pixid’s Country Kitchen Dream, (G)I-DLE’s Soyeon took viewers on a journey through a traditional Korean village.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of various tasks, she found a sense of familiarity and comfort.

“I feel at home here now,” Soyeon shared while walking toward the village hall. But her reflections didn’t stop there.

She drew parallels between this peaceful village and her experience at CUBE Entertainment, the agency she’s signed with.

“It’s like being at CUBE,” Soyeon explained. “Kinda comfortable but kinda uncomfortable.” It’s a sentiment that many artists can relate to—the push and pull of creative freedom versus industry constraints.

(G)I-DLE made their debut under CUBE Entertainment in 2018, and Soyeon has been a driving force behind their success.

As the group’s head producer, she’s earned praise for her innovative ideas and musical leadership.

However, Soyeon hasn’t always had an easy path. She’s spoken out about the company’s lack of support for some of her decisions.

Take the song “DUMDi DUMDi,” for example. CUBE Entertainment initially opposed its release, doubting its potential success.

“There were many times when we almost used someone else’s song,” Soyeon revealed. “My company said ‘DUMDi DUMDi’ wasn’t good, and they wanted to choose a different track. There were some villains there.”

Soyeon’s candid remarks shed light on the complexities of the artist-agency relationship. Despite the challenges, she continues to thrive as a talented performer and producer.

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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