Kim Jaejoong’s upcoming girl group, SAY MY NAME, is already gaining attention ahead of their official debut, especially with the involvement of former IZ*ONE member Hitomi and other standout trainees.

SAY MY NAME, produced by singer and actor Kim Jaejoong, is catching the eyes of K-pop fans thanks to the diverse backgrounds and talents of its members. Leading the group is Hitomi, who fans will remember from IZ*ONE, one of the most loved third-generation girl groups. Hitomi first entered the K-pop scene through Mnet’s *Produce 48*, and her re-debut in this new group is exciting many fans. Support has been pouring in as fans eagerly anticipate her return.

Mei and Seungjoo also bring their own experience from audition programs. Mei stood out for her solid singing and dancing skills on HYBE Universal's survival show The Debut: Dream Academy, while Seungjoo gained attention on MBC’s My Teenage Girl for her stable performance and unique talents, despite being younger than her fellow contestants.

Another member, Soha, is already getting buzz for her stunning visuals. She is the older sister of singer Jung Choha, often nicknamed “Little Jennie,” and fans are noticing the family’s incredible genes. Other members, including Dohee, Kani, and Junhee, have also been praised for their flawless looks, with all seven members showing both beauty and talent.

As part of the 5th-generation girl group wave, SAY MY NAME is already raising expectations. They recently completed their “Encode to Label” stage and will be performing at Tokyo Girls Collection on the 12th, gaining interest even before their official debut.

SAY MY NAME will drop their debut album on October 16, and K-pop fans are eagerly waiting to see what this group has in store.

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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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