WayV has made an impressive entrance into the Japanese music scene, topping the Oricon charts with their debut mini-album.

On September 25, WayV dropped their first Japanese mini-album, The Highest, officially marking their debut in Japan. The group quickly rose to No. 1 on the Oricon Daily Album Chart for two straight days (September 28 and 29), and later secured the top spot on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart, covering the week of September 23-29.

They also placed No. 2 on the Billboard Japan Weekly Top Album Sales Chart, showing just how much excitement they’ve stirred in Japan.

Oricon even spotlighted WayV’s achievement on October 1 with an article titled "WayV Takes No. 1 with Their First Album, Setting Their Personal Best for Cumulative Sales in the First Week." Fans were thrilled to see the group’s name at the top of the Oricon Weekly Album Chart.

WayV’s mini-album The Highest includes six tracks, with the title song “Go Higher” showing off the group’s bold style and determination to reach new heights. Fans and listeners have responded positively to the album.

On top of that, WayV wrapped up successful performances in various cities, including Nagoya, Beijing, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Shanghai, Chengdu, Nanjing, and Kobe, as part of their first solo concert tour.

They also delivered exciting performances in Tokyo on September 28 and 29, leaving fans in awe with their amazing music and stage presence.

Fuji TV’s popular show Mezamashi TV even featured WayV’s chart-topping success and their Japan tour, which was a huge hit. The show included an interview with the members, where they shared their thoughts and experiences from their debut.

WayV is set to continue their concert tour with a stop in Jakarta on October 5.

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BTS’s J-Hope is taking on an unexpected challenge—ordering from a drive-thru for the first time ever!

But as he nervously approaches the counter, he ends up revealing a surprising personal secret that has fans buzzing.

On the February 28 episode of MBC’s Home Alone, J-Hope’s life in Los Angeles will be shown for the first time.

The BTS star enjoys a scenic drive in a stylish convertible, fully soaking in LA’s relaxed vibe. His mission? Grabbing a burger from a drive-thru, something he’s always wanted to try. “I always thought people who order from a drive-thru look so cool when living alone,” he admits.

But when it’s finally his turn, reality hits. “Wait… what was the menu again?” he mumbles, flustered. Fans are curious—did he manage to get his order right, or did things go hilariously wrong?

But the biggest moment of the episode is when J-Hope drops a shocking confession: “A lot of people think I’m good at OO.”

He then reveals a hidden truth that might surprise fans, saying he faces it with a “If you can’t avoid it, just enjoy it” attitude. What could this unexpected secret be?

Later, J-Hope unwinds at a park, enjoying his burger while observing LA’s laid-back lifestyle. Even in his downtime, his creative instincts don’t stop.

Suddenly, he says, “I should write a song,” showing how his passion for music never rests.

The episode also follows him to a grocery store, where he shops for dinner ingredients. While browsing, he casually remarks, “It all ends up the same once it’s in your stomach,” showing his relaxed approach to cooking.

But what exactly will he prepare? Fans will have to tune in to find out.

J-Hope’s first-ever drive-thru experience, along with his unexpected confession, will be revealed on Home Alone, airing on February 28 at 11:10 PM KST.

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