• NewJeans Wins 'Frontier Award': "We Want to Bring Special Songs to Everyday Life"

    NewJeans has been honored for their contributions to the performing arts with the prestigious Frontier Award. The girl group, consisting of Minji, Hani, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein, received the award at the 11th Edaily Culture Awards held on October 25 at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul.

    Known for their unique genres and vocal styles that stand out in traditional K-pop, every song from NewJeans has given fans around the world a refreshing experience.

    Their high-quality performances have also helped raise the profile of K-pop on the global stage.

    During the award ceremony, NewJeans expressed their gratitude, stating, "We are thankful to receive a special award in a special place. As we have received this special award, we will work hard to become a team that can blend into many people's everyday lives with special songs."

    The group also energized the audience with performances of “Bubble Gum” and “How Sweet.” Fans cheered loudly as NewJeans took the stage, singing along with enthusiasm.

    The cheerful vibe of “Bubble Gum,” which brings to mind gentle waves, was a perfect contrast to the hip energy of “How Sweet,” showcasing why they are seen as true pioneers in the industry.

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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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