TWICE's Nayeon has reached an impressive milestone by securing the 7th spot on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.

According to Billboard's official report on the 23rd (local time), Nayeon's second mini album '나(NA),' released on the 14th, debuted at 7th place on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart.

This achievement marks her second time entering the top 10 of this chart, following her initial success in July 2022 with her first mini album '아이엠 나연(IM NAYEON).' She now holds the record for the highest ranking by a female K-pop solo artist.

Nayeon's latest album sold 43,000 units in physical sales and garnered 4,000 streaming units, totaling 47,000 units (as per Luminéate calculations).

This made it the best-selling album in the United States for the week, also topping the Top Album Sales chart.

Earlier this year in February, Nayeon, as part of TWICE reached 1st place on the Billboard 200 with the mini album '위드 유-스(With YOU-th).' Her solo achievement now reaffirms her popularity and further solidifies her place in K-pop history.

The title track 'ABCD' also performed exceptionally well on Spotify's global streaming platform. From June 14th to 16th, it ranked in the top 10 on the Top Album Debut Global Chart, Top Album Debut USA Chart, and Top Album Debut UK Chart. 'ABCD' even entered the Top Song Debut Global Chart at an impressive 5th place.

Nayeon actively promoted her comeback through domestic music shows, various entertainment programs, and her YouTube channel.

She not only showcased her diverse stage presence but also her sense of humor, proving herself to be a true star. Her efforts were rewarded with 1st place wins on MBC M's 'Show! Champion' on the 19th and KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank' on the 21st.

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Broadcaster Park Seul Gi recently shared a heartwarming update about her reunion with actor Byeon Woo Seok, proving that his kind and gentle personality hasn’t changed at all.

On April 2nd, Park Seul Gi posted several photos on her social media, along with the caption, "It’s been a while since I saw Woo Seok, and he is still so kind and gentle".

The photos featured Park Seul Gi hosting a fan meeting event for Byeon Woo Seok, organized by a coffee brand.

In the pictures, Park Seul Gi and Byeon Woo Seok looked close and friendly, highlighting their strong bond. Byeon Woo Seok, standing at 190 cm, even bent down to match Park Seul Gi’s height, showcasing his thoughtful nature.

Park Seul Gi shared more about the event, saying, "I made a meeting that felt like a fairy tale, with actor Byeon Woo Seok and the adorable ‘Tong Tong’ (the nickname for Byeon Woo Seok’s fan club) all gathered together! There were many moments where my heart raced, but it was an hour where I stayed focused and did my best."

She also expressed her gratitude, saying, "I’m really thankful for and happy about the Tong Tong fans who always greet me warmly, not just actor Woo Seok. Is there any April Fools’ Day more unbelievable than this!? Let’s run through April with energy!"

Park Seul Gi, who married a non-celebrity in 2016 and has two daughters, continues to stay busy hosting various events.

Byeon, who gained love through the tvN show Lovely Runner, has already chosen his next project, the upcoming MBC drama 21st Century Prince's Wife.

He’s also been making a positive impact, recently donating 100 million won to the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association to help wildfire victims.

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