Even while serving in the military, BTS’s Jungkook continues to prove his unmatched power in the music industry!

On March 6, it was confirmed that Jungkook’s global hit Seven has achieved a historic milestone, staying on Melon’s TOP 100 chart for an incredible 600 consecutive days!

Since its release in July 2023, Seven has remained a fan favorite, securing its place on Korea’s biggest streaming platform.

As of March, the song has also surpassed:
200 million total streams on Melon
Over 3.5 million unique listeners

Seven didn’t just enter the TOP 100—it dominated:

No.1 on the Melon chart in record time
69 days in the TOP 3
100 days in the TOP 5
164 days in the TOP 10
451 days in the TOP 50

Jungkook made history on Melon in 2023, becoming:
The fastest solo artist to reach No.1 on Melon’s TOP 100 (in just 11 hours!)
The first male idol to hit No.1 on the chart in 2023
The first male artist to top Melon’s weekly chart that year
The fastest song to gain 100,000 likes

Jungkook’s impact was undeniable at MMA 2023 (Melon Music Awards 2023), where he swept four major awards:
Best Solo Male
Hot Trend Award
TOP 10 of the Year
Millions TOP 10

And even while on military duty, he continued to win big, securing a TOP 10 Artist of 2024 trophy at MMA 2024—proving that his popularity is truly unstoppable!

Even with a temporary hiatus due to his military service, Jungkook’s music remains a force to be reckoned with. With Seven still dominating the charts, fans are eagerly awaiting his return and the new records he will break next!.

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Seo Ye Ji is facing major backlash after her surprising appearance on SNL Korea 7.

On April 12, Seo Ye Ji made her long-awaited return to variety shows by guest-starring on Coupang Play's SNL Korea Season 7.

Before the show started, she made jaws drop by joking, "I'll gaslight the SNL crew and make it fun," referencing her own past controversies.

During the "Seo Ye GPT" segment, Seo Ye Ji played an AI that helped Kim Won Hoon nail a company presentation. She then made a sharp comment, saying, "The truly embarrassing thing is sitting quietly and being talked about behind your back. I've experienced that a lot," hinting at the criticism she’s faced.

In the "Eve Hair Salon" skit, Seo Ye Ji acted as a salon director and joked about her past "Kim Ddak Ddak" scandal, where she was accused of controlling her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun. When a character mentioned her stiff neck, she responded, "It's firm," making everyone laugh but also stirring mixed feelings.

Fans were shocked to see Seo Ye Ji using her past scandals as comedy material, especially since it’s been eight years since her last variety show appearance. Many pointed out that joking about serious accusations like gaslighting and academic fraud might have gone too far.

The controversy over Seo Ye Ji’s education also came back into the spotlight. She had previously claimed she studied abroad in Spain, but in 2021 it was revealed she never actually attended the university she mentioned.

Her agency explained she was accepted but didn’t attend because of her career in Korea, but many netizens weren’t convinced.

On SNL Korea, Seo Ye Ji even played a character who lied about her past to impress a boyfriend, making fans think of her real-life academic background scandal.

After the episode aired, reactions online exploded. Some comments included, "Falsifying academic background is a crime," "This was too much," "It was funny though," "Let’s forgive it since it’s black comedy," and "Why was Seo Ye Ji the first guest?"

Seo Ye Ji’s bold jokes have definitely split public opinion, with some calling it brave and others saying it only reopened old wounds.

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