• cignature's Jeewon Joins 'Nopakku Talk Jae Hoon' as Intern MC, Gears Up for New Role

    cignature's Jeewon is stepping into a new role as an intern MC on 'Nopakku Talk Jae Hoon'.

    On June 19th, C9 Entertainment announced, "cignature's Jiwoo will be joining the web variety show 'Nopakku Talk Jae Hoon Season 3' as an intern MC."

    'Nopakku Talk Jae Hoon' is a popular talk show hosted by Jae Hoon, featuring an investigative interview format where guests share candid and enjoyable stories each episode.

    Jeewon will debut as a rookie intern detective, aiming to bring her lively chemistry with team leader Jae Hoon to bridge generational gaps.

    Since her guest appearance on 'Nopakku Talk Jae Hoon' last year, Jeewon has left a lasting impression on Jae Hoon and viewers alike with her vibrant personality and unique energy, with the video surpassing 2 million views on YouTube.

    Taking on her first regular MC role since debut, Jiwoo is expected to inject fresh vitality into 'Nopakku Talk Jae Hoon' with her diverse activities and charms.

    Meanwhile, cignature, to which Jeewon belongs, recently released their fifth EP 'Sweetie but Saltie' on June 10th and is actively promoting their summer title track 'Pungdoong'.

    Their refreshing and mystical 'sweet and salty' concept and performances have garnered attention from global fans.

    Jeewon, known as the center and lead vocalist of cignature, also showcased her versatility by featuring in EDM artists ZB and ATION's new song 'Eternal Time'. She continues to expand her horizons as an actress through the web drama 'My Pretend BoyfriendXMy Ideal Boyfriend'.

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  • BTS’s Jungkook Breaks Major Records with ‘Seven’ Surpassing 2.1 Billion Streams, Becomes the First Asian Artist to Earn “Music King” Title

    BTS's Jungkook is making history with his solo track Seven! The song has officially surpassed 2.1 billion streams on Spotify, making it the first and only song by an Asian artist to reach this incredible milestone.

    Seven achieved this feat in just 518 days, becoming the fourth-fastest song ever on Spotify to hit 2.1 billion streams globally. This remarkable achievement solidifies Jungkook’s status as the “Music King” with unmatched power in the global music scene.

    Before this, Seven already made history by becoming the first song by an Asian artist to hold the number one spot on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global for an impressive 71 days. It also held the top spot for 9 weeks on the Weekly Top Songs Global chart in 2023, marking the longest reign for any male artist’s song worldwide that year. Additionally, Seven became the first K-pop solo track to remain on the Daily Top Songs Global chart for more than 500 days, proving its massive longevity.

    Jungkook’s achievements don’t stop there. His solo tracks also earned spots on Spotify’s Top Tracks of 2024 Global list, making him the first Asian solo artist to have multiple songs on the platform’s annual global year-end chart. Seven even ranked 41st on Apple Music's Top Songs of 2024: Global year-end chart, setting a new record as the only K-pop solo artist song to be ranked for two consecutive years.

    The song’s success extends beyond streaming charts. It debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, staying on the chart for 15 weeks. It also dominated the Billboard Global (excluding the U.S.) chart for 9 weeks in a row and topped the Global 200 chart for 7 weeks. Jungkook made history as the first Asian solo artist to chart continuously on both of these charts for a stunning 75 weeks.

    In the UK, Seven entered the Official Chart’s Top 100 at number 3 and maintained a 14-week streak, becoming the first K-pop solo artist song to achieve such a feat.

    Jungkook’s personal Spotify profile also reached a major milestone with 7.9 billion streams (before filtering), making him the K-pop artist with the fastest and first-ever solo artist to surpass this number.

    With Seven, Jungkook has broken numerous global records, including the fastest to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify (before filtering), the most weekly streams for a male artist’s track (89.74 million), and the fastest 100 million streams (after filtering). He also holds the record for the most number-one hits (3) on the MENA chart by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), earning him recognition in the Guinness World Records.

    At the Billboard Music Awards, Jungkook has also been crowned the "most awarded" K-pop solo artist, with a total of 3 trophies over the past two years.

    Jungkook continues to shatter records and prove that he’s truly a force to be reckoned with in the global music world!

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