ILLIT’s new track Cherish (My Love) is making waves globally, as it has officially entered major U.S. Billboard charts.

According to the latest Billboard rankings released on November 5 (local time), Cherish (My Love), the title track from ILLIT’s second mini-album I'LL LIKE YOU, debuted at 57th on the Global (Excluding U.S.) chart and 110th on the Global 200 chart.

In addition, ILLIT's previous hit Magnetic, from their first mini-album SUPER REAL ME, continued to maintain a strong presence, ranking at 94th on the Global (Excluding U.S.) chart and 170th on the Global 200. Magnetic has now stayed on these charts for an impressive 32 consecutive weeks, showing ILLIT’s growing global presence.

Both tracks are also enjoying steady popularity in South Korea. Cherish (My Love) climbed 19 spots on the Melon chart and 17 spots on Genie’s weekly rankings for the period of October 27 to November 3, while Magnetic continues to remain a favorite after 7 months.

ILLIT is currently promoting Cherish (My Love), showcasing their bold and captivating charm. The dance-pop track explores the theme of valuing one’s love for someone over the curiosity about their feelings. Fans have been loving the song, and ILLIT’s performances on music shows are earning them plenty of praise for their addictive music and stage presence.

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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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