• DAY6's 'HAPPY' Dominates Inkigayo for Two Weeks, SHINee's Key and BTOB's Lee Changsub Impress with Comebacks

    DAY6's song "HAPPY" has topped the charts on Inkigayo for two weeks straight!

    On October 6, SBS aired Inkigayo, where DAY6's "HAPPY" beat out other strong contenders like Hwasa's "NA" and their own "Welcome to the Show." "HAPPY" won the top honor, marking an amazing achievement for the group.

    The song is from DAY6's mini album Fourever, released on March 18. It first claimed the Inkigayo trophy on September 29, making it DAY6's first win on the show after nine years in the industry.

    In other exciting news, SHINee's Key made his return with a new solo track called "Pleasure Shop." This song features a catchy synth pad and a danceable drum beat, fitting into the electro house genre.

    Key also shared a funny moment about wanting to visit a restaurant in his hometown of Daegu with his military senior and friend Lee Changsub, saying, "I want to go, but I also feel like I don’t want to go," which got a laugh from the audience.

    Lee Changsub performed his title track "33" from his first solo album 1991. He wrote the lyrics himself, reflecting on his past while expressing a desire to move forward.

    Inkigayo also showcased performances from a variety of artists, including Kim Changwoon, The Wind, MEOVV, Park Tae Hoon, VANNER, Bok Ji Eun, XODIAC, SUPER JUNIOR-D&E, 3piece, Yang Kyle, ASC2NT, NCT WISH, YENA, TIOT, P1Harmony, and WHIB, among others.

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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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