LE SSERAFIM's Hong Eunchae has caught the attention of fans worldwide with her stunning "sweet yet fierce" visuals in a recent photoshoot.

On October 24, Cosmopolitan revealed its November issue featuring Hong Eunchae, showing off a new side of the idol. The photoshoot, titled "The Iron Heart," highlights Hong Eunchae’s transformation from the group's "cute youngest" member to a bold and chic figure.

In the shoot, Hong Eunchae poses with a rose like a gun, rides a motorcycle, and holds a torn teddy bear, showing off her versatility. Her ability to adapt to different concepts and her photogenic charm stand out in each shot.

During the interview, Hong Eunchae opened up about her journey since debuting three years ago. "At first, I didn’t really know who I was or what my strengths and weaknesses were. I just wanted to work hard with no clear direction," she shared. "But now, I’ve learned a lot about how to showcase myself on stage and captivate people. I’ve grown a lot, both as an idol and as a person."

She also talked about the strong bond she shares with her fellow LE SSERAFIM members. "The members always know exactly what I need to hear. They constantly tell me I’m doing well and encourage me to stay strong. Meeting them has been a true blessing, and they’re such a reliable presence in my life."

When asked what it means to be "like Hong Eunchae," she confidently said, "It means to keep challenging myself, to not break down, and to keep growing. It also means having grit." She added, "Every night, I think about what will happen tomorrow. Whether it's success or failure, I want to try as many things as I can in that unknown space. I hope amazing things are ahead!"

You can check out more of Hong Eunchae's stunning photos and her full interview in Cosmopolitan's November issue, available now in stores and online.

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BTS’s V is proving once again why he’s a global music powerhouse! His song “Winter Ahead (with Park Hyo Shin)” has officially surpassed 210 million streams on Spotify, showing its long-lasting popularity.

On February 26, Winter Ahead crossed the 210 million stream mark on the world’s biggest music platform, Spotify. Since its release, the song has been charting for 91 consecutive days on both the Global Spotify Chart and Europe’s Apple Music Daily Song Chart, proving its strong presence.

Originally released on November 29, 2023, Winter Ahead made a huge impact on year-end charts for 2024. It debuted at No. 99 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, topped Billboard’s Holiday Digital Song Sales chart at No.1, and ranked No. 62 on Billboard’s Holiday Top 100.

Over in the UK, the song entered the Official Singles Chart at No. 86, while securing No.1 on the Official Singles Downloads Chart and No.2 on the Singles Sales Chart, proving its incredible digital sales power.

The music video for Winter Ahead also became a hot topic! V transformed into a sculptor, delivering a deep and emotional performance with his expressive acting, pulling fans into the song’s atmosphere.

Despite being 6 minutes and 22 seconds long, the video went viral, ranking No.1 on the "Music Video Trending Worldwide" chart.

On TIDAL, a global high-quality streaming platform, Winter Ahead made history as the longest-running K-pop song at No.1 on the Global Top Video chart.

It also topped Top Video charts in several countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, Spain, Australia, and Singapore.

Even Billboard couldn’t resist the charm of Winter Ahead! The song was featured in "The 27 Best Winter Songs for the Season," with Billboard praising it as "evoking the feeling of the first day of winter, with harmonies as fresh as a snowflake."

They also noted that "its impact will last far beyond December 25."

Additionally, Winter Ahead was voted No.1 on Billboard’s ‘2024 Fan-Favorite Songs’ list, proving that fans can’t get enough of V’s music.

With this, V has now charted three songs on Billboard’s Holiday Hot 100, following Christmas Tree (2021) and his cover of White Christmas. He is officially the only K-pop artist to achieve this!

Even more impressively, he holds the record as the only K-pop artist to have three songs reach No.1 on Billboard’s Holiday Digital Song Sales chart, solidifying his dominance in the holiday music scene.

With Winter Ahead continuing to shine worldwide, V once again proves why he’s the ultimate ‘Winter King’ of K-pop.

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