BSS, the special unit of SEVENTEEN made up of Seungkwan, DK, and Hoshi, is taking the music world by storm! Their new album "TELEPARTY" has absolutely dominated major domestic charts, and the numbers are seriously impressive.

On January 16, Circle Chart revealed that BSS’s single album "TELEPARTY", released on January 8, soared to the top of both the weekly album and retail album charts for the period January 5th–11th.

But that’s not all—BSS also snagged the #1 spot on the Hanteo Chart’s weekly album chart (January 6th–12th), with nearly 530,000 copies sold in just one week. This is a huge achievement for a unit album, and fans couldn’t be more excited!

After a two-year wait since their previous album "SECOND WIND", BSS has returned with a fresh and fun concept. With their hit track "Fighting Should Be Done (Feat. Lee Young-ji)" still going strong, the trio has transformed into "happiness makers" with "TELEPARTY". Fans are loving their positive energy and unique vibe.

The title track "Jeans" has taken over the charts, quickly rising to the top of platforms like Bugs, Genie, Melon, and more. The song has even topped iTunes' "Top Song" charts in 8 countries and regions, while also ranking in the Top 10 across 20 countries. And let’s not forget about the music video—it’s been climbing YouTube’s trending music videos in both Korea and Japan, thanks to an impressive cameo lineup that has fans talking.

BSS’s comeback stages have been a hit too! From Mnet's M Countdown, where they performed next to a giant jean sculpture, to KBS2’s Music Bank with a National Singing Contest parody, and MBC’s Show! Music Core with a jeans store concept, their performances have been both fresh and fun.

Even SBS’s Inkigayo had BSS showing off their spontaneous ad-lib skills, spreading happiness to space!

But that’s not all—BSS is also making waves with the "Jeans" challenge. The lineup of participants, including legendary Korean baseball player Lee Dae Ho and singer-songwriter Bumzu, is gaining a ton of attention.

A challenge video featuring Cha Eun Woo has already racked up over 28 million views in just 6 days. And let’s talk about that viral moment when BSS covered Orange Caramel’s "Shanghai Romance"—the choreography quickly took over YouTube Shorts and climbed to the top of the trending list!

To keep the energy going, BSS will be connecting with fans through variety shows. Catch them on the web show "Jibdaeseong" on January 17, and don’t miss DK and Seungkwan on "Salon Drip 2" on January 21. Known for their hilarious chemistry, fans are eagerly waiting to see what these three bring to the table!

BSS is truly unstoppable, and fans are here for it! Stay tuned for more chart-topping hits and exciting content from Seventeen’s special unit.

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Actor Jo In Sung is turning a new page in his career.

On March 3, NS ENM officially announced that Jo In Sung’s exclusive contract has ended. The agency shared, "Ahead of the contract’s expiration, we had in-depth discussions with Jo In Sung for a long time."

They added, "In the end, we mutually agreed not to renew. We sincerely thank Jo In Sung for trusting and being with us for so many years, and we will continue to support his future endeavors."

Jo In Sung also shared his heartfelt thoughts, saying, "I sincerely thank the CEO and all the staff who have been with me for a long time."

He added, "Their constant support and encouragement gave me strength, and I’m truly grateful. I will never forget their kindness over the past 13 years."

Fans are curious about what’s next for the beloved actor, who has built an impressive career in both dramas and films.

From hit series like It’s Okay, That’s Love and That Winter, the Wind Blows to blockbuster movies like Escape from Mogadishu and The King, Jo In Sung has continuously showcased his versatility.

Beyond acting, he also made a mark in variety shows with tvN’s Unexpected Business, winning hearts with his down-to-earth personality.

Most recently, he gained international fame for his powerful performance in Disney+’s Moving, where his emotional depth and action skills left a lasting impression.

Currently, Jo In Sung has completed filming director Na Hong Jin’s Hope and is in the middle of shooting director Ryoo Seung Wan’s film Humint.

With his next steps still unknown, fans are eagerly waiting to see where his journey will take him!

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