• Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon to Drop New Song 'Retro Romance' on the 26th

    Hyoyeon, known for her amazing talent as a member of Girls' Generation, is ready to bring her unique vibe with her new song "Retro Romance."

    The single "Retro Romance" will be released on September 26 at 6 PM on various music platforms. Fans can also catch the music video on the SMTOWN YouTube channel at the same time!

    This new track is an upbeat Funk-Pop song with a catchy bass line and retro synth sounds. The English lyrics cleverly express the theme of escaping daily stress to embrace freedom and love.

    Hyoyeon first showcased her DJ skills with her single "Sober" in 2018. Since then, she has impressed fans with her distinct musical style and performances through hits like "DESSERT," "Second," "DEEP," and "Picture." Fans are eagerly anticipating her fresh look in this upcoming release.

    With her work in Girls' Generation and the project unit GOT the Beat, Hyoyeon has proven herself as a "Performance Queen." She has actively pursued her solo career as a DJ, recently finishing her third DJ tour in North America. Additionally, she shares diverse content on her YouTube channel, "Hyo's Level Up."

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  • BTS's Jungkook Breaks Records as the First Asian Solo Artist with 70 Weeks on Two Billboard Global Charts

    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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