• LE SSERAFIM, EXO’s Suho, KISS OF LIFE, and More Confirmed for 'AAA 2024' Attendance

    LE SSERAFIM, EXO’s Suho, KISS OF LIFE, WHIB, TWS, and &TEAM are all set to attend the 'Asia Artist Awards 2024' (AAA 2024), exciting K-pop fans around the world.

    The second lineup for the artist category of the global awards show was revealed, and it’s packed with some of the hottest stars. Fans are already buzzing with excitement as these top performers will take the stage on December 27 at Thammasat Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

    LE SSERAFIM continues to amaze with their achievements. As the first 4th-generation K-pop girl group to land three consecutive albums in the 'Top 10' of the Billboard 200, they’re proving their global dominance. Their mini-album CRAZY stayed on the Billboard charts for weeks, and their hit song CRAZY even charted on Billboard's Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks, making them one of the top girl groups in K-pop this year.

    EXO’s Suho is shining both as a singer and actor. His third mini album 1 to 3 (Dotted Lines, Planes) allowed him to explore new musical directions, and he just wrapped up his first solo tour. On the acting side, Suho’s role in the historical drama The Crown Prince Has Disappeared has earned him praise, and he’s been nominated in both the singer and actor categories for AAA 2024. Fans are looking forward to seeing his performance at the event.

    KISS OF LIFE has been on fire since their debut. Their mini-album Born to be XX earned them a win at the Korean Music Awards, and their song Sticky dominated domestic music shows. They’ve quickly risen as a girl group with both talent and wide appeal.

    WHIB, known for their stylish and funky performances, have also been gaining recognition. Their third single Rush of Joy continues to push them further up the global stage, making them a group to watch.

    TWS, with their unique sound, caused a sensation with their debut. Their hit songs are still ranking on the charts, proving their staying power in the industry.

    Meanwhile, &TEAM is enjoying a steep rise in popularity, breaking personal records with their single Aoarashi and wrapping up their first arena tour, Second to None, in less than two years since their debut.

    The AAA 2024 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated events of the year, with a stellar lineup of artists and actors. As fans prepare for the big event, the excitement keeps growing, especially as these beloved artists prepare to take the stage.

    With such an impressive roster, the event promises to be a night filled with unforgettable performances. Fans will be waiting eagerly to see what their favorite stars have in store.

    The event will be hosted by Jang Wonyoung and Sung Hanbin, adding even more excitement to the star-studded night!

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  • 'Weak Hero 2' takes over Netflix and sends webtoon sales skyrocketing 20 times

    The hit drama Weak Hero 2 is taking over both streaming charts and fans’ hearts—and now it’s bringing massive attention back to the original Naver webtoon Weak Hero.

    According to Netflix's Tudum Top 10 update on April 30, Weak Hero 2 pulled in a huge 6.1 million views (based on total watch time divided by full runtime) just three days after its release. It grabbed the #1 spot on the Global TOP 10 Non-English TV Series chart.

    That’s not all—right after it dropped, the drama soared to the top of Korea’s TOP 10 Series and even made the TOP 10 charts in 63 countries, including Brazil, France, Mexico, Belgium, Morocco, Greece, Indonesia, and more.

    This follows the success of Weak Hero 1, which previously ranked #8 and stayed on the global chart for five weeks straight.

    With all eyes on the new season, fans are now rushing to read the original webtoon, leading to a massive jump in popularity.

    The webtoon, which first started in May 2018 and wrapped up in November 2023, is famous for its intense storytelling and emotional depth.

    It tells the story of Yeon Si Eun, a quiet and seemingly weak student who turns into a top fighter at a violent school—giving fans a unique and gripping coming-of-age story.

    After Weak Hero Class 2 aired, many viewers started reading or re-reading the webtoon from beginning to end. As a result, sales of the webtoon have shot up more than 20 times compared to its average monthly sales after completion.

    The series has also been turned into printed books, a mobile game, and even emojis, and has been exported to 9 countries, including North America.

    When the first season of the drama premiered on Wavve in 2022, it held 45% of the platform’s total viewing share, proving its wide appeal.

    Fans are now hoping for a new sequel season of the webtoon, and the franchise is being praised as a perfect example of how a strong original story can keep growing through great adaptations.

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