• Cheon Woo Hee on 'My Youth': "I'm slowly getting closer to Song Joong Ki."

    Actress Cheon Woo Hee recently sat down for an exclusive interview with Elle magazine after gracing a photoshoot where the studio was filled with luxurious scents.

    Reflecting on the shoot, she shared, “Surrounded by these fragrances, it made it much easier for me to get into the mood.” The actress seemed fully immersed in the calming atmosphere, making for a stunning visual experience.

    During the interview, Cheon Woo Hee revealed a personal memory tied to scent. When asked if any particular fragrance holds significance for her, she reminisced, "The scent of the body lotion my mother used when I was young sticks with me. I loved that scent so much that I used to press my nose against my mom's skin and smell it for a long time." It's clear that these memories left a lasting impression on the star.

    Known for her standout roles in I'm Not a Hero, But It's Okay and The Eight Show, Cheon Woo Hee opened up about her acting process.

    She shared, "I start from within myself. While looking at references can help, I find it more effective to combine the traits, realities, and imagination I’ve accumulated through observation to create a new character. That method suits me better."

    The actress also highlighted how important it is for her to hold onto her curiosity, saying, "If I lose even a bit of my curiosity about the world, my passion and innocence will naturally fade away as well."

    Looking ahead to the second half of the year, fans can get excited as she’s already started filming her new drama My Youth.

    Cheon Woo Hee teased her evolving dynamic with co-star Song Joong Ki, saying, "I'm slowly getting closer to the set and my co-star, Song Joong Ki."

    She also shared an intriguing note about her approach to the role: "I've written in my script '2024 and 2025 versions of me.' I want to fully embrace this time that will capture a part of me, while also enjoying life to the fullest."

    It sounds like Cheon Woo Hee has a lot in store, and we can't wait to see more of her both on and off the screen!

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  • BTS’s V breaks records again as ‘Winter Ahead’ hits 210 million Spotify streams

    BTS’s V is proving once again why he’s a global music powerhouse! His song “Winter Ahead (with Park Hyo Shin)” has officially surpassed 210 million streams on Spotify, showing its long-lasting popularity.

    On February 26, Winter Ahead crossed the 210 million stream mark on the world’s biggest music platform, Spotify. Since its release, the song has been charting for 91 consecutive days on both the Global Spotify Chart and Europe’s Apple Music Daily Song Chart, proving its strong presence.

    Originally released on November 29, 2023, Winter Ahead made a huge impact on year-end charts for 2024. It debuted at No. 99 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, topped Billboard’s Holiday Digital Song Sales chart at No.1, and ranked No. 62 on Billboard’s Holiday Top 100.

    Over in the UK, the song entered the Official Singles Chart at No. 86, while securing No.1 on the Official Singles Downloads Chart and No.2 on the Singles Sales Chart, proving its incredible digital sales power.

    The music video for Winter Ahead also became a hot topic! V transformed into a sculptor, delivering a deep and emotional performance with his expressive acting, pulling fans into the song’s atmosphere.

    Despite being 6 minutes and 22 seconds long, the video went viral, ranking No.1 on the "Music Video Trending Worldwide" chart.

    On TIDAL, a global high-quality streaming platform, Winter Ahead made history as the longest-running K-pop song at No.1 on the Global Top Video chart.

    It also topped Top Video charts in several countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, Spain, Australia, and Singapore.

    Even Billboard couldn’t resist the charm of Winter Ahead! The song was featured in "The 27 Best Winter Songs for the Season," with Billboard praising it as "evoking the feeling of the first day of winter, with harmonies as fresh as a snowflake."

    They also noted that "its impact will last far beyond December 25."

    Additionally, Winter Ahead was voted No.1 on Billboard’s ‘2024 Fan-Favorite Songs’ list, proving that fans can’t get enough of V’s music.

    With this, V has now charted three songs on Billboard’s Holiday Hot 100, following Christmas Tree (2021) and his cover of White Christmas. He is officially the only K-pop artist to achieve this!

    Even more impressively, he holds the record as the only K-pop artist to have three songs reach No.1 on Billboard’s Holiday Digital Song Sales chart, solidifying his dominance in the holiday music scene.

    With Winter Ahead continuing to shine worldwide, V once again proves why he’s the ultimate ‘Winter King’ of K-pop.

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