ILLIT’s new track Cherish (My Love) is making waves globally, as it has officially entered major U.S. Billboard charts.

According to the latest Billboard rankings released on November 5 (local time), Cherish (My Love), the title track from ILLIT’s second mini-album I'LL LIKE YOU, debuted at 57th on the Global (Excluding U.S.) chart and 110th on the Global 200 chart.

In addition, ILLIT's previous hit Magnetic, from their first mini-album SUPER REAL ME, continued to maintain a strong presence, ranking at 94th on the Global (Excluding U.S.) chart and 170th on the Global 200. Magnetic has now stayed on these charts for an impressive 32 consecutive weeks, showing ILLIT’s growing global presence.

Both tracks are also enjoying steady popularity in South Korea. Cherish (My Love) climbed 19 spots on the Melon chart and 17 spots on Genie’s weekly rankings for the period of October 27 to November 3, while Magnetic continues to remain a favorite after 7 months.

ILLIT is currently promoting Cherish (My Love), showcasing their bold and captivating charm. The dance-pop track explores the theme of valuing one’s love for someone over the curiosity about their feelings. Fans have been loving the song, and ILLIT’s performances on music shows are earning them plenty of praise for their addictive music and stage presence.

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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