Former IZ*ONE member Hitomi is set to re-debut as part of a new girl group led by Kim Jaejoong!

On September 13, INCODE Entertainment, the agency behind Say My Name, revealed Honda Hitomi as the final member of the group.

They dropped a trailer video showing Hitomi sitting on a rooftop, with a beautiful night view and romantic sky behind her.

Fans couldn’t get enough of her sweet and lovable visuals, and then six cats appeared, representing the six members who had already been revealed. This detail got fans even more curious about Say My Name's storyline.

The group started teasing their members on August 30, beginning with Dohee, followed by Kani, Mei, Junhui, Soha, and Seungjoo. Now that Hitomi is confirmed as the seventh and final member, excitement for their debut is growing fast.

K-pop fans are eagerly waiting to see Say My Name, which is the first girl group produced by INCODE's Chief Strategy Officer, Kim Jaejoong.

Before their official debut in October, the group plans to release more content to keep fans engaged. Stay tuned for more from Say My Name!

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BTS member Jungkook continues to prove his worldwide star power, setting another incredible record on the Billboard charts!

As of the latest Billboard update (November 23), Jungkook’s hit solo single "Seven", which came out last July, ranked at No. 110 on the Global 200 chart. It also held strong at No. 64 on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart, showing its lasting impact on international music fans.

With this, Jungkook becomes the first-ever Asian solo artist to achieve 70 consecutive weeks on both the Global 200 and Global (Excl. U.S.) charts.

That’s not all! His track "Standing Next to You", released last November, stayed on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart at No. 140 for the 54th week, further solidifying his dominance.

"Seven" has been making history since its release. Last year, it topped Billboard’s 2023 Global Summer Songs chart. This year, it claimed the No. 1 spot on the 2024 International Power Players chart, proving it’s a fan-favorite in over 200 countries.

On Spotify, "Seven" became the first Asian artist’s song to surpass 2 billion streams, joining the exclusive "2 Billion Club." It also broke records by staying in Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global Chart Top 50 for more than 350 days.

Jungkook’s achievements didn’t stop there. His debut solo album GOLDEN made him the first and longest-charting Asian solo artist to stay on the Billboard 200 for 24 straight weeks. He also holds the record for 71 consecutive weeks on Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums Global Chart.

At the prestigious 2024 MAMA Awards, Jungkook earned a triple crown, winning Best Male Artist, Best Dance Performance Male Solo, and Fans' Choice Male Top 10.

Jungkook’s achievements keep piling up, proving that his talent and influence know no bounds! Fans are already excited to see what he’ll achieve next.

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