• Son Na Eun to Star in 'Family X Melo' as Relatable 'Firstborn'

    Son Na Eun, former Apink member turned actress, has confirmed her role in the new drama 'Family X Melo.'

    According to YG Entertainment, Son Na Eun will play Byeon Mi-rae, the responsible eldest daughter who does anything for her family, in JTBC's upcoming Saturday-Sunday drama 'Family X Melo.'

    The story is a dramatic family romance that unfolds when the father, who left 11 years ago, returns as the owner of their building. Son Na Eun's character, Mi-rae, is the eldest daughter of Ae-yeon (played by Kim Ji Soo) and Moo-jin (played by Ji Jin Hee).

    Since her parents' divorce when she was eighteen, Mi-rae has lived with her mother and younger sibling, taking on the role of the head of the household.

    Mi-rae works as an MD in the PB Food Team at a large mart, striving to bring modest happiness to her family. Known for her confident and rational demeanor, Son Na Eun will showcase Mi-rae's tender and affectionate side, especially in her relationship with her mother, highlighting a realistic mother-daughter chemistry.

    Son Na Eun shared, "I was drawn to Mi-rae, who lives fiercely for her family. She becomes more remarkable and intriguing as she discovers herself over time. I'm excited to greet viewers with this warm and delightful drama. Please show a lot of interest in both Mi-rae's family and romance."

    The first episode of 'Family X Melo' will air on August 10th at 10:30 PM.

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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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