• BLACKPINK's Jennie Says, "I'm a Pretty Girl Who Cries a Lot" After Winning on 'M Countdown'

    BLACKPINK member Jennie recently shared her excitement about winning first place on M Countdown and expressed her gratitude to fans.

    On October 19, Jennie posted some photos on her social media with the message, "Yes, I was a pretty girl who cries a lot. Thank you so, so much! I heard I got 1st place on M Countdown! I love you all!"

    The pictures show Jennie behind the scenes after her M Countdown performance. She was dressed in a cropped jacket, shirt, tie, and layered necklaces, showing off her sporty and stylish look that fans love.

    One of the photos captured Jennie wiping away tears in front of a sign that said, "Congratulations on Jennie Princess' Mantra Comeback," which caught even more attention from fans.

    Jennie made her comeback on October 11 with her new song "Mantra." On October 17, she returned to M Countdown for the first time in almost eight years and took home the first-place trophy on her very first appearance.

    "Mantra" is a powerful song with an energetic vibe, encouraging everyone to shine in their own way and embrace their individuality. It’s all about self-love and supporting each other to be confident in who they are.

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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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