ATEEZ Sweeps iTunes Charts Worldwide with "Golden Hour: Part.1"
ATEEZ has successfully entered iTunes charts worldwide with their latest album!
Shortly after its release on May 31, the boy band’s most recent record, ‘Golden Hour: Part.1’, rose to the top of various iTunes song charts worldwide, signaling the group’s highly anticipated comeback.
Firstly, the group’s 10th mini-album debuted straight at No. 1 on both the worldwide iTunes album chart and the European iTunes album chart.
Furthermore, as of this writing, ‘Golden Hour: Part.1’ reached No. 1 on iTunes ‘Top Album’ charts in 30 countries, including Argentina, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and more.
In particular, the album’s title song, “WORK,” hit No. 1 on iTunes ‘Top Song’ charts in 23 regions.
Chun Jung Myung’s Manager Now Serving Time After Stealing Billions, Source Reveals
Actor Chun Jung Myung has opened up about a devastating betrayal by his former manager, who swindled tens of billions of won from his family. The former manager, who had been trusted like family, is now serving prison time for his actions.
In the December 8 episode of SBS’s My Little Old Boy, Chun Jung Myung shared the shocking details of his financial fraud ordeal with fellow cast members Lee Sang Min and Kim Heechul.
He explained, "I was financially defrauded by the manager I had worked with for 16 years since my debut. He forged documents to steal money and even caused huge financial losses for my parents."
A close source confirmed on December 9, "The manager mentioned on the show ultimately couldn’t repay the damages and is now serving his prison sentence for fraud."
The source also revealed that Chun Jung Myung suffered losses in the tens of billions of won. The emotional toll was severe, leading to social anxiety, and he even considered retiring from the entertainment industry due to the devastating betrayal.
Chun Jung Myung debuted in 1999 with the drama School 2 and became a household name with roles in Beijing, My Love, Fashion 70s, and What's Up Fox? However, after his role in the 2019 drama Urban Cops: KCSI, he suddenly disappeared from the spotlight, sparking concerns from fans.
An entertainment agency CEO weighed in, saying, "Celebrities, especially those with limited real-world experience, are vulnerable to scams because of their public status. Some get trapped and lose vast amounts of money after being used as figureheads."
An entertainment law expert added, "Fraud cases are tricky because proving the intent to steal is difficult. If someone makes an enticing offer, always ask, ‘Why me and not them?’ Skepticism is key."
