• NCT's Doyoung Spreads Hope to Youth with New Song 'Shining Brightly'

    NCT's Doyoung, from SM Entertainment, is ready to inspire young people with his new song, Shining Brightly. The single will be released on November 6 at 6 PM on global music platforms, and fans can also watch the music video on the SMTOWN YouTube channel at the same time.

    Shining Brightly is a pop-rock song that shares a message of encouragement to those in their twenties. It reflects Doyoung's own journey as he approaches the end of his twenties.

    The lyrics were written by the talented KENZIE, and Doyoung teamed up with composer Seo Dong-hwan to bring his feelings to life through the music.

    The song starts with a catchy acoustic guitar riff and Doyoung's sincere vocals. As the song builds, it features rocking electric guitar riffs, piano, and strings, capturing the excitement of stepping into a bigger world and the strong emotions of the present moment.

    Doyoung will also perform Shining Brightly live at the 2024 DOYOUNG CONCERT [Dearest Youth], happening from November 1-3 at the Handball Stadium in Seoul Olympic Park. Since this performance is just before the single's release, fans are eager to see how the audience will react!

    In addition, NCT 127, which includes Doyoung, will attend the 9th Asia Artist Awards (AAA 2024) on December 27 at IMPACT Challenger Hall 1-2 in Bangkok, Thailand. The event will be hosted by actor Ryu Jun Yeol, along with IVE’s Jang Wonyoung and ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Han Bin.

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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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