• LE SSERAFIM’s Hong Eunchae Bids Emotional Farewell as 'Music Bank' MC

    LE SSERAFIM’s Hong Eunchae has officially stepped down from her role as the beloved MC of KBS 2TV’s Music Bank. After leading the show for 1 year and 7 months, the September 27th broadcast marked her final appearance as the 39th MC.

    In an emotional farewell, Hong Eunchae shared, "Today, I’m here to say my final goodbye. I want to thank my co-host Moon Sangmin, the viewers, and FEARNOTs who brightened every Friday with me. Thanks to the incredible artists who showcased amazing performances each week, I was able to learn and grow. I will cherish these precious memories and experiences and hope to return to Music Bank in an even more impressive form. Please don’t forget your bank president, Hong Eunchae." The heartfelt message resonated with fans, and her fellow LE SSERAFIM members joined her on set to show their unwavering support, highlighting the group's close-knit bond.

    After the broadcast, Eunchae further expressed her gratitude through Source Music, saying, "I want to thank everyone who supported me throughout this journey. I’m also deeply grateful to the staff who worked with me for such a long time. Having so many FEARNOTs come to my final broadcast gave me a lot of strength. I didn’t want this to be a sad day but rather one full of joy and happiness, so I tried to hold back my tears and lead the show with more energy. I received so much love as the MC of Music Bank, and it made me truly happy. Please continue to support me in the future."

    In addition to stepping down from Music Bank, her web variety show, Eunchae’s Style Log, will also wrap up with a final episode airing on October 3rd, which will reflect on her time as the show’s MC.

    Hong Eunchae’s vibrant and adorable energy, paired with her polished hosting skills, earned her the nickname "Baby President" among fans. From dance challenges to skits, she brought a lively charm to the show, making her first MC role a memorable one.

    Meanwhile, LE SSERAFIM continues to enjoy global success with their title track "CRAZY" from their 4th mini album. The song has ranked on Spotify’s "Weekly Top Songs Global" chart for four consecutive weeks, currently sitting at No. 126.

    It’s also charting in 10 countries and regions, including Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong, proving its long-lasting popularity.

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  • BTS Jin's 'Running Wild' Soars to No. 1 on Spotify Japan, Hits Global Top 10

    BTS member Jin is taking the world by storm with his hit song Running Wild.

    Released on November 15, Running Wild is the title track from Jin's first solo album, Happy. The song blends a fresh new wave sound with British rock influences and pop rock elements, catching the attention of fans worldwide.

    On November 21, Running Wild reached the top spot on Spotify Japan's Daily Top Songs chart, showing its massive popularity.

    It also ranked No. 2 on the Spotify Top Songs chart in Korea and No. 6 globally, proving its broad appeal.

    Jin’s solo album Happy has also been a huge success. It sold over 219,000 copies on its first day, making it the third-highest album sales for a K-pop solo artist in Oricon Weekly Album Chart history.

    In just three days, Happy reached No. 1 on the Hanteo Country-by-Country Chart in Japan for the third week of November, solidifying Jin's status as a top global artist.

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