TWICE’s Nayeon is making waves in the K-pop world with her successful solo career, and now she’s celebrating a major achievement! Her performance video for the hit track "POP!" has just surpassed an incredible 100 million views on YouTube, adding to her already impressive list of accomplishments.

The "POP!" performance video, which was released as part of Nayeon’s solo debut mini-album IM NAYEON on June 28, 2022, hit the 100 million view mark on December 19 at around noon. JYP Entertainment took to social media to share their excitement, posting a celebratory image to thank fans for their ongoing love and support.

This performance video, known for its catchy tune and Nayeon’s bright and lively charm, has captivated fans worldwide. Along with the music video, which has also crossed 200 million views, Nayeon’s solo debut continues to shine.

But that’s not all! TWICE as a group has now surpassed 100 million views for 24 of their music videos, including hits like "OOH-AHH하게," "SET ME FREE," and their English singles "The Feels" and "MOONLIGHT SUNRISE." With this, they’ve earned the title of the female K-pop group with the most music videos over 100 million views globally.

Nayeon has also made a mark this year with her second mini album NA, which brought a new side of her to fans. The title track "ABCD" gave a fresh, confident vibe, and the album debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 chart on June 29, 2023. This made it her second consecutive top 10 entry as a solo artist, following IM NAYEON.

TWICE’s global influence keeps growing, and their accomplishments are not going unnoticed. On December 18, Billboard ranked them 5th in their "Top 10 K-pop Artist Tour Revenue of 2024" list, making them the highest-ranking female K-pop artist. This follows their successful fifth world tour, TWICE 5TH WORLD TOUR 'READY TO BE', which brought unforgettable stadium performances to places like Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium and Kanagawa Nissan Stadium.

Moreover, TWICE’s 14th mini album STRATEGY, released on December 6, ranked 4th on the Billboard 200 chart for the week of December 21, continuing their streak of six consecutive albums in the top 10 since 2021. And if that wasn’t enough, TWICE will also perform at Japan’s prestigious NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen for the fifth time on December 31.

With Nayeon leading the way with her solo success and TWICE’s global dominance, 2024 is already shaping up to be another unforgettable year for the group!

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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