(G)I-DLE has proven their superstar status once again, dominating not only in Korea but also in China with their impressive achievements in 2024!

According to the TME 2024 YEAR-END CHART from China’s biggest music platform, Tencent Music, the group (Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua) achieved incredible success with their second full-length album "2" (Two), their 7th mini-album "I SWAY," and Yuqi’s solo mini-album "YUQ1."

Their mini-album "I SWAY" earned the top spot as the "EP of the Year" on Tencent Music’s K-pop chart, thanks to its standout title track "Klaxon," which dominated the charts for four consecutive weeks.

Not stopping there, (G)I-DLE’s hit track "I Hate Being Sick" (Fate) from the album "2" smashed records by becoming the "Longest Charting Song" of the year, staying on the K-pop chart for an incredible 37 weeks.

Meanwhile, Yuqi shined with her solo debut, proving her star power in China. Her mini-album "YUQ1" landed at #2 for "Album of the Year," and its title track "FREAK" was selected as the #8 "Song of the Year," showcasing her huge impact as a solo artist.

Earlier, "I Hate Being Sick" also showcased its dominance in Korea, ranking #1 and #2 on major platforms Genie Music and Melon’s year-end charts, respectively.

(G)I-DLE continues to set records and win hearts worldwide, cementing their place as one of the most successful girl groups of this generation. Fans are already looking forward to what they’ll achieve next.

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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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