• BLACKPINK's Jennie to Make Long-Awaited Return to M Countdown After 8 Years

    Global superstar Jennie is set to grace the stage of M Countdown for the first time in nearly eight years! She will perform her new song "Mantra" on the Mnet show airing on the afternoon of October 17. This marks her first appearance since BLACKPINK’s iconic performance of "Playing with Fire" back in November 2016.

    Recently, Jennie wowed audiences on the popular ABC talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! with her amazing live performance of "Mantra," which received an incredible reaction from fans. This has only increased the excitement for her upcoming comeback activities, especially her highly anticipated stage on M Countdown.

    With "Mantra," Jennie is truly creating a global sensation. The rehearsal footage for the music video has gone viral, showing off her powerful yet graceful performance as the "Performance Queen." This has placed her video high on YouTube's trending list, drawing attention from fans around the world with impressive view counts.

    On the release day of "Mantra," it was streamed over 5 million times and made it to Spotify's Daily Top Songs Global chart at No. 5 (as of October 11). It also topped real-time charts on major domestic music sites like Bugs and hit No. 1 on the iTunes Top Songs charts in 57 countries, including the United States, Brazil, Singapore, the Philippines, and Mexico. Notably, Jennie became the first K-pop female solo artist to reach No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes Top Songs chart this year with "Mantra."

    The song itself is intense and energetic, encouraging everyone to shine brightly and embrace their own uniqueness. It carries a powerful message of self-love and supporting one another, showcasing Jennie's distinct presence and charm.

    As Jennie prepares for her long-awaited return to M Countdown, fans are buzzing with excitement. They can't wait to see her captivating performance and feel the powerful energy of "Mantra." It's clear that Jennie's comeback is not just about music—it's a celebration of confidence and self-expression that resonates with fans worldwide!

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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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