ATEEZ is continuing to dominate the global music scene with their growing popularity and musical talent.

On December 9, U.S. music media Consequence revealed its list of 200 Best Songs of 2024, and ATEEZ's title track "WORK" from their mini-album GOLDEN HOUR: Part.1, released on May 31, earned an impressive 51st place.

This achievement is especially noteworthy as it marks the highest ranking among all K-pop artists, solidifying ATEEZ’s powerful influence in the music world.

Consequence praised "WORK" for its infectious energy, saying, "The infectious energy that ATEEZ injects into their music is comparable to the scale of their live performances, and this single provided a space where their unique dynamics could truly shine."

In addition, "WORK" was previously featured in Consequence's 100 Best Songs of 2024 (So Far) list back in June, where the publication remarked, "It seems ATEEZ has delivered more than what was expected from the call to showcase the fun of K-pop."

Moreover, ATEEZ's title track "Ice On My Teeth" from their mini-album GOLDEN HOUR: Part.2 earned another impressive recognition.

On December 6, Billboard named it the 3rd best song in their The 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2024: Staff Picks list, marking the highest ranking for any male artist this year.

As if that wasn’t enough, ATEEZ will be opening a media art exhibition called Destiny’s Memories at AUBE Studio, starting December 12. The group’s achievements continue to shine, proving that ATEEZ’s global rise is unstoppable.

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While Garosero Research Institute (Gaseyeon) continues to make shocking claims about Kim Soo Hyun, YouTuber Lee Jin Ho has stepped up to clear Cha Eun Woo’s name.

On April 3, Lee Jin Ho uploaded a video titled "After Kim Soo Hyun, is Cha Eun Woo next? Fact-checking Gaseyeon’s false claims" on his YouTube channel Entertainment President Lee Jin Ho.

Lee Jin Ho strongly denied Gaseyeon’s claim that Cha Eun Woo didn’t attend Kim Sae Ron’s funeral, saying, “This proves once again that they don’t even check basic facts.”

He added, “Cha Eun Woo was definitely at the funeral. He was there from the first evening until late at night. Multiple people saw him, greeted him, and even sat with him at the table.”

The rumor started on March 31, when Kim Se Ui, a member of Gaseyeon, made a cryptic statement during a live broadcast, saying, “Cha Eun Woo, Cha Eun Woo’s manager, you will face divine punishment.” This immediately sparked speculation.

Cha Eun Woo and Kim Sae Ron were known to be close, especially when she was under Fantagio. They worked together on the web drama To Be Continued and co-hosted Show! Music Core. Fans were surprised when rumors spread that Cha Eun Woo didn’t attend her funeral, but Lee Jin Ho’s statement has now set the record straight.

Meanwhile, Kim Sae Ron’s family has taken legal action against Lee Jin Ho, filing a defamation lawsuit on March 17 under the Information and Communications Network Act. Ten days later, they also sued him under the anti-stalking law, accusing him of exposing private details about Kim Sae Ron and her family.

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