• BTS Jimin's 'Who' Stays Strong on U.S. and U.K. Charts for 14 Weeks, Proving Global Success

    BTS member Jimin's new song 'Who' is making big waves in the Western music scene, showing off his worldwide popularity.

    According to the latest charts released by Billboard on October 29, 'Who' has reached No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking an impressive 14 consecutive weeks on the chart.

    'Who' is now the first and only K-pop solo song to stay in the 'Top 40' of the Hot 100 for 14 weeks since its release.

    The song first debuted at No. 14 when it came out on July 19 and even climbed to No. 12 the following week, hitting its highest position.

    Thanks to strong streaming numbers, 'Who' continues to shine on Billboard, ranking No. 15 on the Billboard Global 200 and No. 11 on the Global (excluding U.S.) chart, also maintaining its spot for 14 weeks.

    It is also placed at No. 26 on the Billboard Streaming Songs chart and No. 37 on the Pop Airplay chart, staying in the upper tier for over ten weeks.

    Jimin has also made it to No. 84 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart. His solo album MUSE, which features 'Who,' has reached No. 128 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 on the Billboard World Albums chart, highlighting his impressive achievements across various Billboard charts.

    Additionally, Jimin's 'Who' has entered the U.K. Official Charts at No. 48 in the latest 'Singles Top 100,' breaking records as the longest-charting K-pop solo song with 14 weeks since the chart's reorganization in 2014.

    The song also ranks No. 18 on the Singles Download Chart and No. 23 on the Singles Sales Chart, further extending its record for 14 weeks and solidifying its status as one of the longest-lasting entries for a Korean solo song in Western markets.

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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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