Kep1er is making waves in the global music scene! The girl group entered the Billboard 200 chart for the first time with their 6th mini-album TIPI-TAP, securing the 147th spot and proving their growing influence in the U.S. market.

This achievement marks Kep1er’s most notable milestone yet, highlighting their steady rise on the global stage. It's even more meaningful as this is their first release as a restructured seven-member group, signaling a fresh start and a bright new chapter for the team. Landing on the Billboard 200 is a huge accomplishment, showing the group's strong international appeal and popularity.

Not only did Kep1er break into the Billboard 200, but they also soared on several other charts this week. They jumped from No. 35 to No. 7 on the Top Album Sales chart and climbed from No. 28 to No. 7 on the Top Current Album Sales chart. On the Heatseekers Albums chart, which highlights rising artists, they shot up from No. 21 to an impressive No. 2. Similarly, they moved from No. 14 to No. 2 on the Emerging Artists chart, and their position on the World Albums chart rose from No. 11 to No. 4, showcasing their popularity across various regions.

Kep1er’s growth was also evident in Luminate data. On the Top New Artist Albums chart, they climbed to the top spot, rising from No. 2 the previous week. They also showed strength in the digital space, moving up from No. 11 to No. 3 on the Internet Albums chart.

Their latest album is resonating not only through physical sales but also through strong streaming and individual track performances. On the Top Albums w/TEA chart, which combines album sales, track sales, and streaming data, Kep1er landed at No. 7, proving the balanced popularity of both their album and its songs.

This week’s Billboard performance reflects Kep1er’s growing global fandom and solid musical competitiveness. With major jumps across multiple charts, they are proving their potential for long-term success. Fans everywhere are eager to see what’s next for Kep1er as they continue to shine on the international stage!

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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