LE SSERAFIM is turning up the heat with their new album HOT!

On February 27 at midnight KST, LE SSERAFIM (Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae) dropped new concept photos and videos for the compact version of their upcoming fifth mini-album HOT.

The visuals continue the theme from their Born Fire trailer, where the members transformed from beautiful statues into fierce, free-spirited individuals.

The new teaser video kicks off with Hong Eunchae strutting confidently, followed by each member showing off their unique presence.

The clip ends with the group standing boldly in front of a giant cat wheel, leaving fans curious about its meaning.

The members flaunt two contrasting styles in their solo photos. Dressed in pristine white, they resemble statues in an art gallery, while their bold black outfits highlight their strong, confident sides.

• Kim Chaewon looks like a doll sitting gracefully on a sofa, holding a pamphlet with the words EASY, CRAZY, and HOT. In her black look, she exudes charisma while sitting atop a cat wheel.
• Sakura switches from an innocent, soft look with long flowing hair to a captivating feline-like charm with smoky makeup.
• Kazuha impresses with her ballerina-like elegance before transforming into a chic, urban goddess with a sleek high ponytail.
• Huh Yunjin keeps fans on edge with dynamic poses, whether in a quiet art gallery or a mysterious tunnel.
• Hong Eunchae stuns with her ability to rock both long black hair and a striking golden bob, proving her versatility.

LE SSERAFIM has already unveiled four unique visual themes for HOT: TANNED GUAIAC, DRENCHED VETIVER, BLEACHED AURA, and now the compact album version. Fans can expect more teasers soon, including a track sampler (March 3), tracklist (March 4), and highlight medley (March 7).

Meanwhile, the group continues to make waves in Japan! Their hit song CRAZY from August 2023 just earned a ‘Gold’ certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) for surpassing 50 million streams.

With all eyes on them, LE SSERAFIM is set to drop HOT on March 14 at 1 PM KST. Are you ready for the fire?

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BTS’s Jungkook is proving that his music is unstoppable, even while he’s serving in the military!

According to Spotify’s latest update (Feb 14–20), Jungkook’s first solo single Seven is still making waves, ranking No. 96 on the Weekly Top Songs Global chart.

84 WEEKS STRONG! Seven has now spent a record-breaking 84 weeks on the chart, making it the longest-charting song by any Asian soloist in history!

But that’s not all! His first solo album GOLDEN (released in Nov 2023) also hit No. 56 on the Weekly Top Albums Global chart, marking 68 weeks on the chart! Jungkook is now officially the first and longest-charting Asian soloist ever!

Both Seven and GOLDEN climbed higher from last week, proving their huge popularity worldwide. Even while serving, Jungkook ranked No. 162 on the Weekly Top Artists Global chart, holding his spot for 91 consecutive weeks. Fans are in awe, saying:

"Jungkook is still winning even in the military!"
"His music is legendary!"
"No one is doing it like him!"

Jungkook’s Spotify records keep stacking up! Seven is still the fastest song to surpass 100M, 900M, 1B, and 1.1B streams and is the first Asian song to hit 2.2B streams! Meanwhile, GOLDEN also became the first Asian soloist album to cross 5.2B streams on Spotify!

On top of that, Jungkook’s Spotify profile has now amassed 8.3B streams (pre-filtered), making him the first K-pop soloist and the fastest Asian artist ever to reach this insane number!

With all these achievements, fans can’t wait to see what’s next for him after he finishes his service. Jungkook’s reign isn’t ending anytime soon.

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