STAYC is gearing up for a remarkable transformation.

STAYC (Sumin, Sieun, Isa, Seeun, Yoon, J) is set to make a comeback on July 1st with their first full album 'Metamorphic'. Fans are eagerly awaiting STAYC's return, expecting to witness enhanced skills and a surprising evolution in their music.

Debut Full Album: 3 Years and 8 Months of Musical Journey

'Metamorphic' marks STAYC's debut full album, featuring 14 tracks including the title track 'Cheeky Icy Thang'.

This album showcases STAYC's growth, moving beyond their previous 'Teen Fresh' concept. They will explore genres like rock, band, R&B, and synth-pop, showcasing their musical achievements since their debut 3 years and 8 months ago.

Following their successful world tour 'TEENFRESH' earlier this year, which highlighted their global presence and accumulated experience, fans are anticipating their global activities reflected in this album.

B.E.P and Winning Combo: Musical and Visual Evolution

Under the guidance of High Up Entertainment's producer Black Eyed Pilseung (B.E.P), STAYC is venturing into new musical territories beyond 'Teen Fresh'. The collaboration with B.E.P has expanded their musical palette, promising tracks that highlight growth and limitless potential.

The title track 'Cheeky Icy Thang' is expected to deliver a cool and bold attitude, intriguing listeners with its unique vibe. Each track in the album is crafted to perfection, maintaining STAYC's signature style while exploring new sounds.

STAYC's transformation will introduce a chic and stylish vibe, departing from their 'Teen Fresh' image and drawing significant interest.

Known for their versatility in vocals and rap, STAYC has built a strong fan base with their live performance skills and ability to excel in various genres.

The album will also feature solo and unit tracks tailored to each member's personality. Sieun, Seeun, and J will harmonize dreamily in 'Find', Sumin and Yoon will showcase urban vocals in 'Fakin', and Isa will explore whimsical R&B in her solo track 'Roses'.

Moreover, all members participated in writing the fan song 'Stay WITH me', which holds special meaning for their fandom 'Sweet'. The lyrics convey heartfelt gratitude, combined with a vibrant, emotional sound perfect for the summer.

STAYC's debut full album 'Metamorphic', capturing their growth and musical evolution, will be available on July 1st at 6 PM KST on various online music platforms.

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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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