• NewJeans' Minji Opens Up: "I Thought the Popularity Was Overwhelming, But Seeing the Fans Changed My Mind"

    NewJeans' Minji recently opened up about her thoughts on the group’s popularity, sharing how her perspective changed thanks to their fans.

    In a new photoshoot and interview with Dazed magazine, Minji showed off her versatile charm, effortlessly pulling off different styles, from bold black and white to soft pastel tones. Her natural elegance and fun personality shined throughout the shoot, capturing everyone’s attention.

    During the interview, Minji got candid about how she felt when NewJeans' popularity skyrocketed. She said, "At first, I thought it was too much, more than we deserved. But when I looked into the eyes of Bunnies (NewJeans' fans) during performances, I saw how sincere their support and love were."

    She went on to explain how this shifted her mindset: "At some point, I realized that it wasn’t right for me to think that way. There are people who love me no matter what, and it started to feel like there wasn't enough time to waste just worrying." This realization helped her see things differently and motivated her to keep pushing forward.

    Minji also shared how this connection with fans made her want to become someone they can continue to be proud of, saying, "So now I want to work even harder to become someone I can be proud of, no matter where I am." She then added, “Saying 'thank you' doesn’t feel enough to express how grateful I am,” showing her deep appreciation for their love and support.

    Fans can find the full pictorial and interview in the November issue of Dazed, as well as on their official website and social media channels.

    Minji’s heartfelt words are a reminder of how much her fans mean to her, and her dedication to always giving her best shines through!

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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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