NCT's Mark is making waves in the music world with his latest track, "Fraktsiya (Feat. Lee Young-ji)".

The hip-hop single, released on December 16th, has skyrocketed to the top of the charts, dominating major Korean music platform Bugs and securing the #1 spot on its real-time charts.

But the success doesn’t stop there! "Fraktsiya" is taking over globally, hitting #1 on iTunes charts in countries like Indonesia, Chile, the Philippines, Thailand, Mongolia, Paraguay, and Vietnam. It also made waves in the top 10 in 15 other countries, including Colombia, Kazakhstan, Peru, Malaysia, and Brazil.

The track features a heavy 808 bass and a catchy, repetitive synthesizer, making it impossible to forget. Both Mark and Lee Young Ji bring their A-game with lyrics that exude confidence, as they confidently bridge the worlds of K-pop and hip-hop, showcasing their impressive skills.

Mark’s powerful performance in "Fraktsiya" is clearly resonating with listeners around the globe, and the track has solidified his place in the music scene.

Fans can also look forward to more from Mark, as NCT 127 and NCT DREAM are set to perform at the 2024 KBS Gayo Daechukje Global Festival on December 20th at 8:30 PM.

Keep an eye out for more of Mark’s chart-topping hits!

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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