• "I Lost Friends Over Money" – Hwasa Says a Firm No to Lending Money Transactions Among Friends

    On the show Dolsing For Man, Hwasa made it clear that she does not mix money with friendship.

    During the September 24th episode of SBS's Take Off Your Shoes: Dolsing For Man, guests included singers Kim Wan Sun, Kwon Eun Bi, and Hwasa.

    Kwon Eun Bi opened up about her worries, saying, "I've started receiving messages asking to borrow money." When asked how much, she replied, "It’s an amount I could definitely lend, but I feel like once I lend it, it will never end."

    Kim Wan Sun shared her own thoughts, saying, "I’ve had similar situations too. I have no intention of lending to close friends." She added, "Isn’t it said that the closer you are, the less you should lend money? I give with the mindset that I won't be getting it back."

    Kim Jun Ho joked, "I think Hwasa would explain it well and only give the essentials," but Hwasa quickly replied, "I outright refuse money transactions. I’ve lost friends over it, and I learned from that experience that it’s really not worth it. If it’s money I truly value, I would only lend what I can give without regret."

    Hwasa also made headlines earlier when she revealed that her copyright fees reached "almost billions" in a month during peak times.

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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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