• YG Entertainment to Meet with 2NE1, A Possible Reunion in Sight?

    Interest is surging over the potential reunion of the iconic group 2NE1 as they approach their 15th debut anniversary.

    On the 25th, YG Entertainment confirmed to TenAsia, saying, "It is true that 2NE1 and Producer Yang Hyun-suk have agreed to meet." They added cautiously, "We cannot confirm anything else at this moment."

    Reports of the upcoming meeting between 2NE1 and Producer Yang have been circulating since last month.

    The group even shared a recent group photo, stirring anticipation among fans for a possible reunion.

    Debuting in 2009 with 'Fire,' 2NE1 rose to fame with hits like 'I Don't Care,' 'Lonely,' 'I Am the Best,' and 'Missing You,' captivating fans worldwide.

    Their contract with YG Entertainment ended in 2016, after which they halted group activities.

    In a significant comeback, 2NE1 made headlines by performing together at the 2022 Coachella Music Festival in California, marking their first complete stage in six years.

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  • BTS's Jin Stuns with Solo Album 'Happy' Debuting at No. 4 on Billboard 200

    BTS member Jin is proving his solo power! His first solo album, Happy, debuted at an incredible No. 4 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, showing his massive global impact.

    On November 25, Billboard announced the chart rankings for the week ending November 30. Jin’s album, released on November 15, secured a spot in the Top 5, marking a huge milestone for his solo debut.

    According to Billboard, Happy sold 66,000 physical copies, alongside 8,000 SEA units (streaming-equivalent albums) and 3,000 TEA units (track-equivalent albums).

    With this achievement, BTS becomes the only K-pop group where both the group and individual members have reached the Top 5 on the Billboard 200. As a group, BTS has hit No. 1 six times with albums like LOVE YOURSELF: Tear, BE, and Proof.

    Jin now joins his fellow BTS members in charting high on Billboard, including RM (Indigo, No. 3), Suga (D-DAY, No. 2), J-Hope (Jack In The Box, No. 6), Jimin (FACE, No. 2), V (Layover, No. 2), and Jungkook (GOLDEN, No. 2).

    The album's title track, "Running Wild," is also breaking records. It debuted at No. 8 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global chart and No. 10 on the Weekly Top Songs Global chart. In the UK, it reached No. 25 on the Official Singles Chart, marking a new personal best for Jin.

    Jin’s Happy is taking his career to new heights, and fans are excited to see what’s next from him!

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