Kep1er is making waves in the global music scene! The girl group entered the Billboard 200 chart for the first time with their 6th mini-album TIPI-TAP, securing the 147th spot and proving their growing influence in the U.S. market.

This achievement marks Kep1er’s most notable milestone yet, highlighting their steady rise on the global stage. It's even more meaningful as this is their first release as a restructured seven-member group, signaling a fresh start and a bright new chapter for the team. Landing on the Billboard 200 is a huge accomplishment, showing the group's strong international appeal and popularity.

Not only did Kep1er break into the Billboard 200, but they also soared on several other charts this week. They jumped from No. 35 to No. 7 on the Top Album Sales chart and climbed from No. 28 to No. 7 on the Top Current Album Sales chart. On the Heatseekers Albums chart, which highlights rising artists, they shot up from No. 21 to an impressive No. 2. Similarly, they moved from No. 14 to No. 2 on the Emerging Artists chart, and their position on the World Albums chart rose from No. 11 to No. 4, showcasing their popularity across various regions.

Kep1er’s growth was also evident in Luminate data. On the Top New Artist Albums chart, they climbed to the top spot, rising from No. 2 the previous week. They also showed strength in the digital space, moving up from No. 11 to No. 3 on the Internet Albums chart.

Their latest album is resonating not only through physical sales but also through strong streaming and individual track performances. On the Top Albums w/TEA chart, which combines album sales, track sales, and streaming data, Kep1er landed at No. 7, proving the balanced popularity of both their album and its songs.

This week’s Billboard performance reflects Kep1er’s growing global fandom and solid musical competitiveness. With major jumps across multiple charts, they are proving their potential for long-term success. Fans everywhere are eager to see what’s next for Kep1er as they continue to shine on the international stage!

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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