K-pop group SEVENTEEN (S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Woozi, DK, The8, Mingyu, Vernon, Dino) has made a huge achievement by topping the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart with their 4th Japanese single, Shohikigen (消費期限 / Expiration Date).

On December 3, Oricon reported that Shohikigen took the #1 spot on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart for the week of December 9, selling approximately 418,000 copies between November 25 and December 1. This impressive sales figure marks the highest first-week sales for a single album by a foreign artist in 2024.

With this win, SEVENTEEN has now topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart with four consecutive singles: Fallin' Flower (April 2020), Not Alone, Power of Love, and now Shohikigen. Oricon praised this milestone, saying, "This is the most consecutive #1 hits for a foreign artist."

Additionally, SEVENTEEN also ranked #1 on Billboard Japan’s Top Single Sales chart for the week of December 4, further proving their dominance in Japan.

Upon its release on November 27, Shohikigen immediately shot to #1 on Oricon’s Daily Singles Chart, holding the top position for five consecutive days. The album exceeded 400,000 sales within just three days of release, showcasing SEVENTEEN’s strong album sales power.

SEVENTEEN is also making waves in Japan with their SEVENTEEN [RIGHT HERE] WORLD TOUR IN JAPAN. After performing in front of 90,000 fans at the Vantelin Dome Nagoya on November 29-30, they will continue the tour with stops at the Tokyo Dome on December 4-5, Kyocera Dome Osaka on December 12, and Fukuoka PayPay Dome on December 19 and 21-22.

In the U.S., SEVENTEEN’s global expansion is also thriving. On December 1, they became the first K-pop group to appear on ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular, where they performed Santa Claus Is Coming to Town to an enthusiastic audience.

To top it off, SEVENTEEN has been nominated for Top K-Pop Touring Artist at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), where they will also perform LOVE, MONEY, FAME (feat. DJ Khaled) from their 12th mini-album.

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Actress Joo Hyun Young turned heads at the 2024 SBS Entertainment Awards, and it's all thanks to her daring fashion choice! The actress took to Instagram on January 29 to share a stunning post-event selfie, revealing her bold yet graceful style.

In her post, Joo Hyun Young wrote, "I had the honor of presenting the DJ Award with Senior Jang Seong Ryul! Every time I meet him at the broadcasting station, he always kindly takes care of me like a father. Today, he even called me a 'tonsil beauty.' It's a happy night."

Fans couldn’t help but smile at the sweet bond she shares with Senior Jang Seong Ryul!

But it wasn’t just her words that grabbed attention—her outfit stole the show. Joo Hyun Young wore a white dress with a jaw-dropping neckline that cut all the way down to her sternum, showing off her fearless fashion sense.

The striking dress didn’t just make a statement; it also highlighted her pure, graceful aura. And with her heartfelt message about Jang Seong Ryul, the actress made sure to show fans just how humble and down-to-earth she is.

In the midst of all the glamour, Joo Hyun Young is also making waves as the DJ for SBS Power FM’s 12시엔 주현영 (12 PM with Joo Hyun Young), where she’s continuing to connect with fans in a whole new way!

Fans are already buzzing about her bold and beautiful look, and we can't wait to see what she does next.

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