On the September 18th episode of MBC's Radio Star, Hwasa opened up about her upcoming mini-album O and her relationship with PSY, the head of her label, P NATION.

During the show, Hwasa was asked if her new song’s rap gave off a PSY vibe. She smiled and said, "It doesn't," making it clear that she had her own style. But she admitted there could be some influence from PSY, adding, "I guess there might be some influence in the direction."

Hwasa also talked about how well she works with PSY, sharing, "What I think inside, oppa says out loud."

She explained that when it came to picking the title track, she was picky. "I kept rejecting the ones that didn’t feel right, and when I told oppa I wasn’t satisfied, he agreed and brought me another song," she revealed.

She shared a funny story about the current track, saying PSY texted her that the melody was like "a gift from heaven," but she still wasn’t sure about it. "The chorus was good, but something was missing," Hwasa said. The next day, PSY reached out to Ariana Grande’s producer to get a new melody, and that’s how they completed the song.

Hwasa even tried rapping for this song, which she usually doesn’t do as a solo artist. "Oppa wanted me to rap like a real rapper, so I gave it my all," she shared proudly.

It seems like Hwasa is excited to show a new side of herself with this release!

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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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