The Boyz are back and making waves with their mini album 'Fuse,' which is already dominating music charts! Released on the 28th, the album's title track 'TRIGGER' has quickly climbed the charts, hitting 13th on the Melon HOT100, 4th on Bugs TOP100, and 2nd on the Genie chart by 11 PM.

All the tracks from the album also made it onto the Melon HOT100. As of midnight on the 29th, 'Fuse' reached the top of the iTunes Top Albums chart in 12 countries, including Thailand, the UAE, Russia, and Hong Kong, showing off their global appeal.

In addition to their chart success, The Boyz took the 1st spot on the daily physical album chart on Hanteo Chart and secured 3rd place on the Circle Chart retail album chart, highlighting their strong presence in the album market.

To celebrate their comeback, The Boyz hosted a live event on the day of the album release. The event started at 4:30 PM on the 28th and saw around 300 fans join them through their official YouTube channel. During the event, they unboxed 'Fuse,' shared behind-the-scenes stories, introduced the point choreography for 'TRIGGER,' and enjoyed fun segments like 'Vanguard Selection Time' and 'Over-Immersion Balance Game,' making it a delightful experience for fans.

The Boyz expressed their gratitude, saying, "We prepared hard for our fans, the Deobi (official fandom name), so please show us a lot of love." They promised, "We have prepared a powerful performance that cannot be missed when you think of 'The Boyz.' Please keep an eye on us and support us during this activity," wrapping up their 60-minute live event on a high note.

The new song 'TRIGGER' features a bold sound, transitioning from intense house electro-pop to grand hip-hop vibes. It includes contributions from global hitmakers like DEEZ, YUNSU, and Tiyon "TC" Mack, while top choreographers such as Baek Ku-young, Bada Lee, TEAM I AM, TARYN, and NINO helped create The Boyz's stunning performance.

The mini album 'Fuse' reflects The Boyz's explosive confidence and their desire for continuous growth, symbolizing a new leap in their career as they aim to break established rules and create new paths.

As The Boyz celebrates their impressive comeback and strong performance on domestic and global charts, fans can look forward to more exciting promotional activities across various online and offline platforms, including major music shows!

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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo shared a surprising story from her trainee days!

On January 29, the latest episode of Dex’s Fridge Interview was released on YouTube. During the chat, Dex asked Jisoo if she ever rebelled or broke the rules as a trainee. She confidently replied, “Not at all. The only rebellion I had as a trainee was eating.”

Dex then jokingly imitated her younger self, saying, “I’m perfect, so why are they telling me not to eat? I’m going to eat tteokbokki!”

Jisoo laughed and admitted, “Actually, I was really chubby back then. They kept telling me to lose weight, but I always said, ‘No, I need to eat. I like myself chubby.’”

She even recalled a moment with YG Entertainment’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk:
“The boss told me to lose weight, and I responded like that. He just walked away, thinking, ‘She’s a weird one.’ I literally said, ‘No! I like myself chubby!’”

Jisoo then revealed that after she debuted, she naturally lost weight. She added, “Later, after I debuted and naturally lost weight, he was like, ‘You didn’t lose weight when I told you to, but now that you debuted, you did.’”

Fans are loving Jisoo’s confidence and honesty! Meanwhile, her full interview on Dex’s Fridge Interview is now available on YouTube.

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