• BTS's Jimin's 'Who' Shines for 13 Weeks on UK Official Chart

    BTS's Jimin is proving his global popularity once again! His title track "Who" from his second solo album MUSE has made a splash on the UK Official Singles Chart, staying on the chart for 13 consecutive weeks. According to the UK Official Chart released on the 19th (KST), "Who" is currently in 38th place on the Official Singles Top 100 chart.

    With this milestone, "Who" sets a new record for the longest run by a K-pop solo song on this chart since it was revamped in 2014. The song debuted at 4th place on July 19 and has stayed in the top 55 for the past 13 weeks, including an impressive 7 weeks in the top 40, showing just how popular it is.

    "Who" also made a strong entrance on the Official Singles Download and Singles Sales charts, hitting number one and keeping that spot for three weeks in a row. In its 13th week since release, it ranked 5th on both charts, maintaining a position in the top 25 throughout its entire run. This achievement extends the record for the longest simultaneous chart run for a Korean solo song on these charts to 13 weeks.

    The song has not only dominated in sales but has also secured its place with 10 entries in the top 10 of both the Official Singles Sales and Singles Download charts. It is now the first and only Korean song to have 10 weeks in the top 10 simultaneously.

    Additionally, "Who" has made its presence known on the Official Audio Streaming Chart at 43rd place and the Streaming Chart at 47th place, proving its popularity across various platforms.

    As of October 17, Jimin's "Who" reached 48th place on the UK Apple Music Daily Top 100 chart, marking a new high for a K-pop solo song on that chart. This achievement showcases Jimin's strong appeal and unwavering popularity in the UK!

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  • 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 Sorry premieres on December 5, airing every Thursday at 9 PM.

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