ATEEZ continues to prove their global popularity!

Their latest Japanese single album, Birthday, which dropped on October 2, is dominating music charts worldwide. The album features six tracks, including the title track “Birthday,” “Royal,” “Forevermore,” and instrumental versions of each.

According to Japan’s Oricon, Birthday ranked second on the “Daily Single Ranking” for three days in a row (October 2–4) and placed third on the “Weekly Single Ranking” as of October 9. Billboard Japan also reported that the album hit fourth place on the “Hot 100” chart and third on the “Top Single Sales” chart, proving ATEEZ's strong presence in the Japanese music market.

Before the album’s release, ATEEZ already scored a win with their pre-released track “Royal,” topping Oricon's “Weekly Digital Single Ranking” and landing at 11th on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart on October 2. They even claimed the top spot on iTunes “Top Album” charts in several countries like Greece, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, and Thailand.

As ATEEZ continues to receive love from fans worldwide, they have an exciting schedule ahead. They’ll headline the Grand Mint Festival 2024 on November 3, and members Hongjoong and Jongho will appear on KBS2’s The Singer I Am on November 2. In November, ATEEZ will also join the Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA) before kicking off their 2025 World Tour, Towards the Light: Will to Power, starting in Europe in January.

With their growing popularity, ATEEZ shows no signs of slowing down!

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Broadcaster Park Seul Gi recently shared a heartwarming update about her reunion with actor Byeon Woo Seok, proving that his kind and gentle personality hasn’t changed at all.

On April 2nd, Park Seul Gi posted several photos on her social media, along with the caption, "It’s been a while since I saw Woo Seok, and he is still so kind and gentle".

The photos featured Park Seul Gi hosting a fan meeting event for Byeon Woo Seok, organized by a coffee brand.

In the pictures, Park Seul Gi and Byeon Woo Seok looked close and friendly, highlighting their strong bond. Byeon Woo Seok, standing at 190 cm, even bent down to match Park Seul Gi’s height, showcasing his thoughtful nature.

Park Seul Gi shared more about the event, saying, "I made a meeting that felt like a fairy tale, with actor Byeon Woo Seok and the adorable ‘Tong Tong’ (the nickname for Byeon Woo Seok’s fan club) all gathered together! There were many moments where my heart raced, but it was an hour where I stayed focused and did my best."

She also expressed her gratitude, saying, "I’m really thankful for and happy about the Tong Tong fans who always greet me warmly, not just actor Woo Seok. Is there any April Fools’ Day more unbelievable than this!? Let’s run through April with energy!"

Park Seul Gi, who married a non-celebrity in 2016 and has two daughters, continues to stay busy hosting various events.

Byeon, who gained love through the tvN show Lovely Runner, has already chosen his next project, the upcoming MBC drama 21st Century Prince's Wife.

He’s also been making a positive impact, recently donating 100 million won to the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association to help wildfire victims.

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