Minji of NewJeans will make her solo variety show debut on the KBS 2TV program The Return of Superman (also known as Superman is Back) on the 27th.

The 550th episode, titled "Loving You is Supernatural," will feature the three MCs—Park Soo Hong, Choi Ji Woo, and Ahn Young Mi—along with Superman Kim Jun Ho and Jang Dong Min. In this special episode, Minji meets the two brothers, Eun Woo and Jung Woo.

When Minji meets the brothers, she can’t hide her excitement, exclaiming, "Oh my gosh, they’re so cute!" She shows pure joy and amazement at every little thing the boys do. Her fangirl reaction is evident as she covers her mouth in awe.

Eun Woo and Jung Woo, charmed by Minji’s sweet gaze, quickly warm up to her, with Eun Woo even sitting on her lap despite it being their first meeting—a heartwarming moment for everyone.

Minji also shares her thoughts on addressing Eun Woo, who is 17 years older than her. She wonders if she should call him "oppa" or "uncle," but Eun Woo surprises her by calling her "Minji noona!" Minji is overjoyed and asks, "Am I your first noona, Eun Woo?" with a smile and a hint of emotion.

Later, Minji teasingly asks Eun Woo, "Do you like apples or strawberries?" before adding, "Do you like noona too?" with a playful flirt. Her direct comment seems to have captured Eun Woo’s attention, leaving viewers curious about his response. Don’t miss the full episode airing at 8:30 PM to find out what happens next!

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YG’s new girl group BabyMonster is making a strong impact on the U.S. Billboard charts, as their track "DRIP" continues to chart for three weeks in a row.

According to the latest Billboard update on November 26 (local time), BabyMonster’s title track from their debut album ranked 33rd on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart and 81st on the Billboard Global 200 chart.

The group first entered these charts on November 12 with impressive rankings of 16th and 30th, respectively. Their ongoing success highlights their growing global fanbase and strong live performance skills, which are expected to keep them at the top.

Outside of Billboard, BabyMonster has also been performing well on other major platforms. "DRIP" has charted on Spotify’s Weekly Top Songs chart for three consecutive weeks and is steadily climbing on Korea’s Melon HOT100, where it currently holds the 17th spot.

On YouTube, the group’s music videos are receiving love from fans worldwide. The "DRIP" music video, featuring a colorful and stylish concept that highlights their energetic performances, surpassed 100 million views in just 21 days. The video for "CLIK CLAK," showcasing YG’s signature hip-hop style, is also quickly approaching 100 million views.

BabyMonster is also expanding their global reach with a fast-paced debut world tour. After their first performance at Seoul’s KSPO DOME on January 25 and 26, they will head to New Jersey in February and Los Angeles in March. The group has also confirmed stops in four Japanese cities: Kanagawa, Aichi, Osaka, and Fukuoka, as they continue to grow their international presence.

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