EXO's Baekhyun proves once again why he’s a force to be reckoned with in the K-pop world, even after 13 years in the industry.

The singer just hit a major milestone, selling a jaw-dropping 1,096,995 copies of his 4th mini-album, Hello, World, within its first week of release, according to Hanteo Chart.

Released on September 6, Hello, World broke Baekhyun's personal record for first-week sales, with nearly 900,000 copies flying off the shelves on the first day alone. In just five days, the album crossed the 1 million mark, solidifying his position as one of K-pop’s top-selling solo artists.

This marks a new era for Baekhyun, who recently established his own agency, INB100. Despite the new challenges, he's showing no signs of slowing down, consistently breaking records and reaching new career heights.

Baekhyun also had a stellar year earlier with his Snacks Party fan meeting tour, selling out every show across the nation. He then followed up with a highly successful solo Asia tour—his first since debut—featuring sold-out encore performances. Now, with Hello, World, Baekhyun has achieved his third consecutive million-seller album, a feat that further cements his legacy as a top-tier male solo artist.

As Baekhyun continues to ride this wave of success, fans can’t wait to see what’s next from this K-pop legend. Baekhyun's dominance in the industry continues to grow, and it's clear that he's not done making history just yet

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ChoA, former member of the girl group Crayon Pop, has bravely shared her ongoing battle with cervical cancer and her emotional journey.

On January 28, ChoA posted a heartfelt update on her social media, explaining her struggles. "I usually laugh, talk, and live my life as usual, but there are moments when I suddenly face a reality that isn’t like before, and it gets tough," she shared.

She went on to say, "Recently, something difficult happened, and in the past, I would have had a drink with my husband to shake it off. I really miss being able to do that."

ChoA admitted that she still can’t fully believe her diagnosis. "When I face the reality I’ve been avoiding, my heart that I’ve built up breaks down," she said. "But the life I’m living now, which I’m still enjoying, is something that someone else might be wishing for. I try to gather my thoughts again with gratitude."

She also expressed hope for the future, saying, "Lately, I dream of a day five years from now when I’ll be declared cancer-free and be able to have a drink with my husband after putting the kids to bed, after all the struggles. It’s been almost two years, so I believe the day I get that clean bill of health will come soon."

ChoA married a businessman in 2021, six years older than her. In October 2023, she revealed her cervical cancer diagnosis, sharing that she had been diagnosed during a routine check-up in her first year of marriage.

Despite everything, ChoA remains hopeful, noting that the cancer was smaller than expected during surgery, and she was able to preserve her fertility—a step closer to her dream of becoming a mother.

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