NewJeans’ Hit ‘How Sweet’ Rocks Billboard Charts for 3 Weeks Straight
NewJeans’ catchy tune ‘How Sweet’ is sticking like candy on the Billboard Global Song Chart, holding strong for three weeks.
Billboard’s latest update shows ‘How Sweet’ at 21st globally (minus the U.S.) and 28th on the ‘Global 200’. Their bop ‘Bubble Gum’ isn’t far behind, popping at 44th and 77th.
Back home in Korea, they’re killing it too - ‘How Sweet’ is second on Melon, Genie, and Bugs, while ‘Bubble Gum’ is also top-tier.
Fans are buzzing for NewJeans’ Japanese debut ‘Supernatural’, especially after their ‘Right Now’ MV dropped with cool animations and collabs with pop art icon Murakami Takashi.
With YouTube trending spots from Korea to the UK, NewJeans is set to take Japan by storm with their upcoming single and TV appearances.
Hwanhee’s Agency Hits Back Against Shocking Claims of Favoritism on ‘King of Singers Season 2’—Vows to Defend His Reputation
Hwanhee's agency, BT Entertainment, is firing back after serious fairness allegations were raised regarding the popular show ‘King of Singers Season 2’. They’ve denied all accusations and promised strong legal action for defamation.
On February 5th, the agency issued a statement through their official fan cafe, saying, “We want to correct the false claims.”
They explained that Hwanhee was initially approached to join the show in August 2024 by the production team. However, after checking with the event planning company, Dion Communication, they confirmed Hwanhee had no connection to the show or any related performances.
Despite this, the agency pointed out that certain media outlets published unverified articles, wrongly suggesting that Hwanhee’s involvement could compromise the fairness of the program.
BT Entertainment was quick to defend their artist, stressing the damage done to both Hwanhee's reputation and the agency itself due to these false claims. They added, "This has caused great harm to Hwanhee, who joined the program after careful consideration."
The statement didn’t stop there. BT Entertainment made it clear that they won’t stand for any further defamation. They said, “We are taking legal action against these baseless reports” and emphasized their commitment to protecting Hwanhee from any further harm.
They also reassured their fans, stating, “We will take swift action against any future misinformation to avoid any further harm to Hwanhee and his supporters.”
This controversy started after a media outlet raised concerns on January 23rd about Hwanhee’s participation in the show. The report claimed that BT Entertainment’s CEO, who is also a director at Dion Communication, had invested 1.1 billion KRW in the ‘King of Singers Season 2’ concert, leading to suspicions of favoritism towards certain contestants.
In the meantime, ‘King of Singers Season 2’ continues its intense competition, with Hwanhee making it to the semifinals. Fans are watching closely as he currently holds 1st place in the first round of the semifinals, cementing his position as a strong contender to represent Korea in the Korea-Japan King of Kings battle.
