BOYNEXTDOOR has just hit a major milestone, setting a new personal record on the Melon chart!

The talented group, consisting of Seongho, Liu, Myeongjae, Taesan, Ihan, and Unhak, released their digital single "I LOVE YOU Today" on January 6, and it has made an incredible rise on the Melon Weekly Chart, landing at 18th place for the week of January 13–19. This is a massive jump, climbing 14 spots from the previous week!

But that's not all—BOYNEXTDOOR has been dominating in other areas too. Their track took the number 1 spot on the "Today's Top 100" on Korean Apple Music on January 10, and it’s stayed there for 10 days straight, as of January 19.

The group also won big on Mnet’s "M Countdown" on January 16 and SBS's "Inkigayo" on January 19, proving their growing popularity. Plus, an encore performance video of Myeongjae singing the full track during "M Countdown" quickly shot up to 3rd place on YouTube’s trending videos, staying there until at least January 20.

BOYNEXTDOOR’s influence isn't just limited to Korea—they've been making waves in Japan as well! On LINE Music's "Weekly Top Song" chart for January 8–14, they placed 2nd, the highest position among K-pop groups that week. Their music video also ranked 4th on the Weekly MV chart, winning over local fans.

In addition to their chart-topping success, BOYNEXTDOOR wrapped up their first-ever pop-up event for their team character "PNEKDO" on January 19. The "BOYNEXTDOOR X BBNEXDO POP-UP 'BBNEXDO in Town'" event, held in Seoul’s Ikseon-dong, was a huge hit with fans, offering cute merchandise, photo zones, and special events, all themed around the beloved "PNEKDO" character.

BOYNEXTDOOR is truly on fire, and it looks like they’ll only keep climbing higher! Fans can't wait to see what comes next for this rising group.

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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