Jennie's music video for "Mantra" has reached a huge milestone, surpassing 100 million views on YouTube.

As of 12:05 AM on November 25, the music video for "Mantra," which Jennie released on October 11, hit over 100 million views. This impressive achievement came in just 45 days.

When it first dropped, the "Mantra" MV quickly soared to No. 1 on YouTube's trending videos in both Korea and the U.S., as well as No. 1 on the global trending chart, showing its worldwide popularity.

"Mantra" is an upbeat and empowering song that encourages listeners to embrace their unique qualities and confidently shine. The track's message of self-love and support for others has resonated with fans all around the world.

The song's success didn’t stop there—it made it onto the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks and stayed on the Global (excluding U.S.) and Global 200 charts for five weeks. Jennie also made history this year by becoming the first K-pop female solo artist to reach No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes Top Songs chart with "Mantra."

Earlier this year, Jennie achieved another milestone by surpassing 1 billion views on the music video for her solo track "SOLO" in April, becoming the first K-pop female artist to do so.

Looking ahead, Jennie is set to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California next year. She will take the stage on April 13 and 20, as part of the two-week event running from April 11, 2024.

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Actress Lim Ji Yeon is finally opening up about the unexpected backlash she received after showing support for actor Jung Woo Sung during his controversial return to the public eye.

In an interview on January 23rd, following the end of her drama The Tale of Lady Ok, Lim Ji Yeon spoke candidly about the situation that caused a stir at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards in November last year.

At the event, Jung Woo Sung made his public return after facing controversy surrounding an “illegitimate child” with model Moon Ga Bi. While Jung Woo Sung took the stage to apologize, Lim Ji Yeon was seen clapping and cheering for him.

Reflecting on that moment, Lim Ji Yeon shared, "It was a brief moment, so it’s hard to say whether it was right or wrong." She added, "I didn’t expect the public’s reaction. On the other hand, I was cautious since The Tale of Lady Ok was airing at the time."

For those who missed it, Jung Woo Sung and Moon Ga Bi, who had been in a relationship since 2022, revealed last year that they were expecting a child.

The actor took full responsibility for the situation and issued an apology during the awards ceremony, saying, "I’m sorry for causing concern and disappointment to everyone who has shown me love and support. I will bear all the criticism, and I promise to take full responsibility as a father to my son".

However, while Jung Woo Sung addressed the controversy, it was Lim Ji Yeon’s show of support that sparked controversy.

She cheered enthusiastically for Jung Woo Sung, while actress Hye Ri, who was seated next to her, kept a neutral, expressionless face. This led to a wave of criticism from some netizens who questioned Lim Ji Yeon’s reaction.

It’s worth noting that Lim Ji Yeon’s agency, Artist Company, was co-founded by Jung Woo Sung and actor Lee Jung Jae, both of whom currently serve as directors.

Could this connection have influenced Lim Ji Yeon’s public display of support? She’s still processing the response, and fans are curious to know how she’ll handle the fallout moving forward.

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