DAY6 is proving their unstoppable popularity once again by dominating the Melon charts, even grabbing the No. 1 spot!

Since releasing their latest mini-album Band Aid on September 2, DAY6 has been at the top of Melon’s weekly chart. Their title track "Melt Away" took No. 1 for two straight weeks (Sept 2-15).

In the most recent chart (Sept 16-22), their track "HAPPY" from the album Fourever claimed the No. 1 spot, followed by "Welcome to the Show" at No. 2, "Melt Away" at No. 4, and "Time of Our Life" at No. 5. Having four songs in the Top 5 is a huge achievement! Their older hits are also climbing the charts—"You Were Beautiful" ranked 11th, "Congratulations" at 47th, "She Smiles" at 80th, and "Monster" at 93rd, proving their strong digital presence.

Not only are their new songs doing well, but older tracks like "HAPPY," "Welcome to the Show," "Time of Our Life" (2019), "You Were Beautiful" (2017), and even their debut song "Congratulations" from 2015 are making waves on the charts. DAY6 continues to show that they are "Trustworthy to Listen," and fans just can't get enough of their music.

Celebrating their 10th anniversary since debut, DAY6 is solidifying their position with their third world tour, DAY6 3RD WORLD TOUR . From September 20 to 22, they held a solo concert at Incheon’s Inspire Arena, performing for 40,000 fans over three days.

This marks their first world tour in nearly five years, kicking off in Incheon. The tour will continue in Kuala Lumpur (Oct 5-6), Bali (Oct 13), Surabaya (Oct 16), Jakarta (Oct 19), Singapore (Nov 22), Bangkok (Nov 30), Hong Kong (Jan 26, 2025), Osaka (Feb 12-13), Tokyo (Feb 15-16), and Manila (Feb 22).

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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