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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Former JYP Entertainment trainee Song Minyoung recently opened up about her emotional journey as a trainee and how her long-awaited debut was suddenly canceled.

A video titled "Idol Trainee, Working Holiday Traveler, and Teacher Go on a Trip" was uploaded to the YouTube channel GwakTube, where Song Minyoung shared her story.

In the video, GwakTube went on a two-day trip with fellow Koreans he met at a Japanese language school in Hokkaido. One of them was Song Minyoung, who previously appeared on Mnet’s 2015 survival show SIXTEEN—the program that formed TWICE. Back then, she was praised for her amazing vocal skills.

During dinner, GwakTube asked, "Do trainees have to diet a lot? I never thought I’d meet a former JYP trainee here in Japan."

Song Minyoung replied, "I never thought I’d meet GwakTube here either," before adding, "Trainees have to diet a lot. I started dieting when I was in eighth grade. I trained for six years, putting my entire middle and high school life into it."

When asked about the weight requirements, she revealed, "My standard weight was 47kg (103 lbs), but I was once told to lose more, down to 44kg (97 lbs)."

Then, she shared a heartbreaking experience: "Before TWICE debuted, there was already a group called SIXMIX, and six of us were supposed to debut. We had a set debut date, filmed a music video, and even finished recording our songs. But suddenly, everything got canceled."

She continued, "Then, out of nowhere, the company announced they would be launching SIXTEEN. So I participated, but while the others debuted, I was eliminated."

Song Minyoung admitted that the experience left a lasting impact on her: "I worked so hard to never feel ashamed in front of others. I used to believe that if I gave my all, I would succeed. But after going through this, I realized that effort alone isn’t enough. Since then, I haven't been able to put my all into anything again."

Listening to her, GwakTube shared his thoughts: "I’ve had times when I worked really hard, but things didn’t go my way, and times when I didn’t try as hard, yet things worked out. I think luck plays a big role. Hard work is important, but in the end, luck has to be on your side too."

Song Minyoung’s story is touching hearts, as many admire her perseverance despite the challenges she faced.

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