ATEEZ is making history in the global music scene! The group’s 11th mini-album, GOLDEN HOUR: Part.2, recently debuted at #4 on the UK’s Official Albums Chart, according to the chart update on November 22 (local time).

This milestone makes ATEEZ the first-ever K-pop act to land in the Top 5 of the Official Albums Chart three times in a single year. They’re also the first K-pop group to secure a spot in the Top 10 four consecutive times, proving their unstoppable momentum.

The group competed alongside major artists like Linkin Park, who released their first album in years, highlighting ATEEZ's growing influence on the global stage.

ATEEZ’s success on the UK chart has been steady. Their 9th mini-album, THE WORLD EP.2: OUTLAW, marked their first Top 10 appearance. This was followed by their second full album, THE WORLD EP.FIN: WILL, which peaked at #2, and their 10th mini-album, GOLDEN HOUR: Part.1, which reached #4.

Beyond the Official Albums Chart, GOLDEN HOUR: Part.2 shone in other UK rankings, including #2 on the Official Physical Albums Chart, Official Albums Sales Chart, and Official Scottish Albums Chart. It also claimed #4 on the Official Independent Albums Chart and #13 on the Official Albums Downloads Chart.

The album's title track, Ice On My Teeth, also achieved impressive results. It climbed to #8 on the Official Singles Downloads Chart and #12 on the Official Singles Sales Chart, setting new personal bests for the group.

ATEEZ’s impact isn’t limited to the UK. The album reached #5 on France’s SNEP Top Albums Chart and #6 on Germany’s Offizielle Deutsche Charts Top 100 Albums Chart, showcasing their massive European appeal.

To celebrate their success, ATEEZ released a remix album titled Ice On My Teeth (Festa Remixes 2) on November 22, giving fans even more music to enjoy. With their record-breaking year, ATEEZ continues to establish themselves as a global K-pop powerhouse.

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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