• TripleS Makes Steady Climb on Melon Daily Chart with "Girls Never Die"

    In the cutthroat K-pop industry, chart rankings and streaming figures are often the yardsticks of success. With the industry’s exponential growth, numerous groups are battling for the limelight.

    Amidst this intense competition, one group is gradually making its mark and ascending the popular music charts.

    The rookie mega girl group TripleS, boasting 24 members, recently dropped their debut full-length album, ‘ASSEMBLE24,’ led by the title track “Girls Never Die.”

    Since its release, “Girls Never Die” has been on a steady upward trajectory on the Melon Daily chart. Making its debut at position 275, the track has been consistently climbing the chart each day.

    As of May 16, it has impressively ascended to the 120th spot. The girls also amassed 3,818 new listeners over approximately 8 days, with the track peaking at 120.

    Korean netizens have been buzzing with comments:

    “Let’s aim for the top 100.”

    “The real challenge is moving from the 120th spot to the 101st. Many songs struggle to cross this threshold.”

    “Here’s hoping the girls gain more popularity.”

    “The song, lyrics, and the music video are all top-notch.”

    “Let’s go!”

    “Keep fighting.”

    “The song is really good. I hope it reaches more listeners.”

    “Let’s aim higher!”

    “I’ve been playing the song every day on my way to work.”

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  • Actress Surprises Fans with Pregnancy Announcement at Drama Press Conference, "They Changed My Character for Me"

    At a recent press conference for the new KBS Joy drama Sorry Not Sorry, actress Gong Min Jung made a surprising announcement that caught everyone off guard.

    On December 2, during the production event for the romantic comedy, Gong Min Jung revealed, "I am currently pregnant, and childbirth is just around the corner," leaving the audience in shock.

    The news was shared after host Oh Hyo Joo mentioned that Gong Min Jung had something special to announce.

    Gong Min Jung then took the microphone and surprised everyone, saying, "Just like my character, I am currently pregnant and expecting soon."

    She went on to explain, “After announcing my marriage, I found out I was pregnant, and it made choosing new projects a bit tricky. Originally, my character in Sorry Not Sorry wasn’t pregnant, but the production team kindly changed the role for me.”

    The actress shared her deep connection to her character, Choi Hana, saying, "I really empathized with her, and adding the pregnancy aspect made me feel like I could truly represent the experiences of a mother. That’s when I decided to join the project."

    She ended her announcement by thanking everyone for their support, saying, "Thanks to everyone’s consideration, I’m filming in a stable and enjoyable environment. Although this is a sudden announcement, I hope you’ll see it positively."

    Gong Min Jung plays alongside Jeon So Min, who stars as Ji Song Yi in Sorry Not Sorry. The drama follows Ji Song Yi, a single woman facing tough times after a breakup, dealing with a mortgage and balancing multiple jobs.

    The drama also stars Jang Hee Ryung, Choi Daniel, and Kim Moo Jin. Sorry Not Sorry premieres on December 5, airing every Thursday at 9 PM.

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