SEVENTEEN continues to make waves on the US Billboard charts, maintaining a strong presence for two consecutive weeks.

According to the latest rankings released by Billboard on May 21,SEVENTEEN’s acclaimed album ‘17 IS RIGHT HERE’ secured the 69th spot on the prestigious ‘Billboard 200.’

This achievement is particularly noteworthy, considering that the group previously peaked at 5th place on the same chart with the same album.

The success extends beyond the main chart. ‘17 IS RIGHT HERE’ maintained its dominance on detailed charts, securing the top position on the ‘World Album’ chart for two consecutive weeks and ranking 4th on both the ‘Top Album Sales’ and ‘Top Current Album Sales’ charts.

Furthermore, the title track “MAESTRO” demonstrated resilience by securing the 93rd spot on the ‘Global 200’ and the 45th spot on the ‘Global (excluding the United States)’ chart, maintaining its position for three consecutive weeks.

These achievements have propelled SEVENTEEN to the 23rd spot on the ‘Artist 100’ chart, underscoring their double-edged influence in both album sales and music streams.

Meanwhile, “MAESTRO” continues to reign atop major domestic music charts such as Melon, Bugs, Flo, and YouTube Music, indicating sustained popularity.

SEVENTEEN ’s achievements are truly remarkable!

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Former AOA member Kwon Mina has shared a deeply emotional and heartbreaking update with her fans.

On January 20, Kwon Mina took to Instagram to reveal some difficult news. "I have some upsetting and heartbreaking news to share", she wrote, explaining that her dog, Mochi, had been diagnosed with malignant cancer.

She shared that a lump had been growing on her dog’s leg for years, and despite undergoing several surgeries, it kept coming back. Sadly, the latest diagnosis confirmed it was cancerous.

Kwon Mina’s post continued, "The pain is expected to get worse, and the doctor told me to prepare myself to say goodbye to Mochi, as she will suffer a lot."

She added, "Today, I can’t stop crying, and my heart feels like it’s breaking. I’m looking into options like anesthesia, euthanasia, and funeral arrangements so that she can pass without pain."

She reached out to her followers for advice, asking, "If anyone knows a better solution, please let me know."

Kwon Mina debuted in 2012 as a member of the popular girl group AOA. The group achieved great success with hits like "Heart Attack," "Bingle Bangle," "Like a Cat," and "Miniskirt".

However, in 2020, Kwon Mina opened up about being bullied by her AOA members, leading to the group’s eventual disbandment.

In a more positive update, Kwon Mina also announced on January 15 that she has started a new chapter in her career.

She will be working as a consultant at a dermatology clinic near Sicheong Station, which is set to open in March, signaling her fresh start after a difficult year.

Fans have rallied around Kwon Mina with messages of support as she navigates this emotional time.

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