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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The battle between NewJeans (NJZ) and HYBE just got more intense! During a court hearing, NewJeans presented evidence claiming that ILLIT’s concept, styling, and choreography are too similar to theirs!

On March 7, the Seoul Central District Court held a hearing on ADOR’s injunction request to stop NewJeans (Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, Hyein) from operating independently and signing advertising contracts without ADOR’s approval.

NewJeans’ legal team didn’t hold back, stating, “HYBE launched ILLIT as a copy of NewJeans. They tried to damage NewJeans’ brand and replace them.”

They added, “Even HYBE employees noticed it. NewJeans debuted three years earlier, but their project plans look shockingly similar. The structure, documents, and content are nearly identical.”

NewJeans’ side even compared hanbok photoshoots of both groups, saying, “At first glance, you can’t tell which one is NewJeans and which one is ILLIT.”

They added, “Why did they have to copy the same colors, styles, and textures? Even fans were the first to point this out, saying, ‘This is too much.’”

They also accused ILLIT of copying NewJeans’ iconic choreography. They presented a side-by-side comparison video of NewJeans’ “Attention” dance move, claiming that ILLIT directly copied it.

“Some people said ILLIT was just paying homage to their seniors, but NewJeans never gave permission for that,” they stated. “This is an unauthorized and almost identical copy of our signature moves.”

Instead of responding to these accusations, NewJeans’ side claimed that HYBE launched an internal audit against Min Hee-jin and engaged in media play. They added, “HYBE simply said, ‘We can’t determine if this is plagiarism, so let’s wait for the court’s ruling.’”

NewJeans members are fighting to leave ADOR, claiming their exclusive contract ended on November 28, 2023.

They even announced their new group name, ‘NJZ’, and have started independent promotions, including a song release at ComplexCon Hong Kong on March 23.

However, ADOR insists that NewJeans is under contract until July 31, 2029. The agency has filed lawsuits to prove the contract is still valid and to stop NewJeans from signing solo advertisement deals.

As the legal battle continues, fans are left wondering—is this just the beginning of an even bigger fight?

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