ATEEZ’s latest mini-album, “Golden Hour: Part 1,” has made an impressive entry onto the UK Official Album Chart, landing at No. 4.

According to the most recent chart data released on the 7th (local time), ATEEZ secured the 4th position, trailing behind global stars Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish.

This achievement marks a significant milestone for ATEEZ, as all three of their recent releases have now entered the UK Album Chart’s Top 10.

Within just a year, achieving continuous Top 10 placements with three albums is a remarkable feat for a K-pop group, and ATEEZ has accomplished it.

Previously, their ninth mini-album, “The World Episode 2: Outlaw,” released in June last year, reached the 10th spot on the album chart.

Their second full-length album, “The World Episode Final: Will,” released in December last year, even climbed to an impressive 2nd place.

ATEEZ’s momentum doesn’t stop there. Next week, they are anticipated to secure a top position on the Billboard 200—the primary album chart in the United States.

“Golden Hour: Part 1” has already achieved million-seller status in initial sales. It also topped the real-time physical album chart on the Hanteo Chart and dominated the iTunes Top Album Chart in 30 countries.

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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