GOT7 is back and they’ve taken over the global music scene! With their highly anticipated comeback, the group has topped iTunes album charts in 27 countries, proving they’re still a force to be reckoned with.

On the 21st, it was revealed that GOT7’s latest mini-album, WINTER HEPTAGON, released just the day before, has claimed the number one spot on album charts in 27 countries, including Australia, Brazil, France, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, and more.

The album also made its mark in 49 regions around the world, showing GOT7’s international dominance.

But that’s not all! The title track, "PYTHON," hit number 1 in 13 regions and performed amazingly well on the top single charts in 41 regions worldwide.

Fans have been loving multiple tracks from the album, making it a global hit. Back in South Korea, "PYTHON" topped the real-time chart on Genie and ranked high on Melon’s Hot100, solidifying GOT7's strong influence in the industry.

WINTER HEPTAGON is the group’s first complete album in three years, and it's packed with their unique touch. The album was produced with the help of Kakao Entertainment, ensuring high-quality production.

The album’s title reflects the seven members—JAY B, Mark, Jackson, Park Jin Young, Youngjae, BamBam, and Yugyeom—as stars coming together to form a perfect heptagon. It’s a message that GOT7 will always shine as one.

The members were deeply involved in the production of every track. From BamBam’s work on the title track "PYTHON" to the heartfelt fan song "The Words We Can Say," written by all the members, WINTER HEPTAGON features nine tracks in various genres, giving fans everything they’ve been waiting for.

GOT7’s music video for "PYTHON" has also received a lot of love. The video shows off their stunning performance and fresh, pure image, making it even more special for their fans.

With such a successful comeback and overwhelming love from fans around the world, GOT7 is ready to continue their activities this week on various music shows. Plus, they’re set to hold their solo concert, NESTFEST, in Seoul on February 1st and 2nd at the Handball Arena in Olympic Park. Get ready for more exciting things to come from GOT7!

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ADOR has responded to NewJeans' recent search for new stage names, claiming that the move could seriously breach their exclusive contract.

On January 23rd, ADOR shared their stance on the matter with Herald POP, addressing the controversy around the members’ contest for new stage names.

The company clarified, "ADOR maintains that the exclusive contract is valid, and we are sincerely following the legal process."

The statement continued, "We regret that the members are attempting independent entertainment activities, such as seeking new stage names before receiving legal judgment, as this could be a serious breach of contract."

The situation dates back to November 28th of last year when NewJeans held an emergency press conference.

At the time, the group announced that they were terminating their exclusive contract with ADOR, stating, "We are terminating the contract with ADOR at midnight on the 29th."

They added, "The fault lies with HYBE and ADOR, so there is no reason for us to file a lawsuit, nor do we have any reason to pay any penalty". Since then, the members have been pursuing their own independent activities.

In response, ADOR filed a lawsuit seeking confirmation of the validity of their exclusive contract with the group.

Before the court could deliver a judgment, ADOR took further legal action, requesting an injunction to prevent NewJeans from independently contacting advertisers.

They also sought a ban on the group entering into advertising contracts without ADOR's approval, maintaining that the agency's status should be upheld.

Not backing down, NewJeans' members appointed the same law firm, Sejong, as ADOR's former representative Min Hee Jin. They declared, "We will fight proudly in court to clarify ADOR’s and HYBE’s wrongdoings and bring the truth to light".

In a bold move, they also announced they would not be returning to HYBE and encouraged fans to participate in their search for new stage names that have no ties to the NewJeans brand.

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