Artist and producer Zico continues to enjoy long-term success on the American Billboard charts.

According to the latest chart released by Billboard on June 15th (local time), Zico's digital single 'SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)' has secured the 43rd position on the 'Global (Excluding U.S.)' chart and the 81st position on the 'Global 200' chart, maintaining its charting streak for 6 consecutive weeks.

Especially noteworthy is that 'SPOT!' has consistently demonstrated its popularity by staying within the 'Top 50' on the 'Global (Excluding U.S.)' chart and within the 'Top 100' on the 'Global 200' chart for 6 weeks.

Unlike the 'Hot 100' chart, which combines broadcast scores and album sales, Billboard's two charts rank based on online streaming and digital sales (downloads) aggregated from over 200 countries/regions worldwide.

Meanwhile, Zico is scheduled to perform on stage at the 'Waterbomb Seoul 2024' event, taking place at KINTEX on July 5th, and at the '2024 Beer Rock Music Festival' in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on July 7th.

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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