ILLIT's 'Magnetic' Makes TikTok's Top 10 'Songs of the Summer 2024' in Korea and Japan
ILLIT's track "Magnetic" has been named one of the top summer hits for 2024 on TikTok in Korea and Japan.
On August 21, TikTok released its "Songs of the Summer 2024" list, which ranks songs based on their popularity in app videos.
"Magnetic," from ILLIT's debut mini-album, took 6th place in Korea and 5th place in Japan. It's the only K-pop song to hit the Top 10 in both regions and achieved the highest ranking among international artists in Japan.
Released in March, "Magnetic" quickly made waves on global charts. It entered the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on April 20 and the UK's Official Singles Top 100 on April 5, setting records as the fastest K-pop debut song to achieve these feats.
As of August 24, "Magnetic" is at No. 41 on the "Global (excluding U.S.)" chart and No. 71 on the "Global 200," marking its 21st week on the charts.
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 Sorrypremieres on December 5, airing every Thursday at 9 PM.
