• Kim Jaejoong's First Girl Group, SAY MY NAME, Debuts Today

    SAY MY NAME, the new rookie girl group produced by singer and actor Kim Jaejoong, is officially debuting today, marking the start of their journey in the 5th generation of K-pop. Their first album, also titled SAY MY NAME, will drop on October 16 at 6 PM KST.

    As their debut album shares the same name as the group, it brings a mix of different music genres, showing off the unique charms of each member. Fans can look forward to the group’s distinct sound and style, which aim to create a clear identity for SAY MY NAME.

    The theme of their album centers around "water," symbolizing new beginnings and flowing creativity. It features four tracks, including the title song "WaveWay," all filled with hopeful messages that are expected to connect with listeners on an emotional level.

    One of the standout tracks is "I Become the Brightest Star in Tonight’s Sky," a pop ballad with lyrics written by member Hitomi. It’s a warm, comforting song about being a guiding light for someone, always shining by their side. Another track, "Goldilocks Water," written by Kim Jaejoong himself, has delicate lyrics that highlight the group's refreshing yet calming vibe.

    Even before their debut, SAY MY NAME has already captured attention, and many are excited to see how they will bring their youthful energy and fresh rookie charm to the K-pop scene.

    SAY MY NAME will hold their debut showcase, Night of the Cat, which will be live-streamed on SBS KpopCON at 7 PM on October 16. This will officially kick off their activities as they plan to connect with fans through various content in the coming days.

    Their debut EP will be available on music platforms at 6 PM KST today, and fans are eager to dive into the world of SAY MY NAME!

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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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