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TWICE Enters Top 40 Of UK's Official Singles Chart For 1st Time
TWICE has broken into the top 40 of the United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart! This week, the Official Charts (widely regarded as the U.K. equivalent to Billboard’s U.S. charts) announced that Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung’s version of the “KPop Demon Hunters” song “Takedown”—which is credited to TWICE on the Official Singles Chart—had jumped to a new peak of No. 35. Meanwhile, TWICE’s 2024 hit “Strategy,” which is also included on the “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack, climbed to a new peak of No. 45 in its third consecutive week on the Official Singles Chart. Congratulations to TWICE!
BLACKPINK's "JUMP" Rises To New Peak On Billboard Pop Radio Airplay Chart + Spends 5th Week On Hot 100
BLACKPINK’s latest single is “jumping” to new heights on U.S. radio! On August 19 local time, Billboard revealed that BLACKPINK’s digital single “JUMP” was now spending its fifth consecutive week on the Hot 100, its weekly ranking of the most popular songs in the United States. For the week ending on August 23, “JUMP”—which initially debuted at No. 28 last month—stayed strong at No. 74. “JUMP” is BLACKPINK’s third song to chart for five weeks on the Hot 100, overtaking their 2019 hit “Kill This Love” (which spent four weeks on the chart six years ago) as their third longest-charting track. The only BLACKPINK songs to chart longer to date are “Ice Cream” (which spent eight weeks on the chart in 2020) and “Pink Venom” (six weeks in 2022). Meanwhile, “JUMP” held steady at No. 3 on Billboard’s Global Excl. U.S. chart and No. 7 on the Global 200 in its fifth week on both charts. Finally, “JUMP” rose to a new peak of No. 22 in its fifth week on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart, which measures weekly plays on mainstream Top 40 radio stations across the United States. Congratulations to BLACKPINK!
5 Times Episodes 7-8 Of "My Girlfriend Is The Man!" Made Us Root For Yoo Jung Hoo & Chuu
Episodes 7 and 8 of “My Girlfriend Is the Man!” delivered plenty of heart-fluttering moments, laugh-out-loud antics, and unexpected developments that had viewers shipping Ji Hoon (Yoo Jung Hoo) and Min Joo (Chuu) even more. While the drama hasn’t explicitly leaned into shifting romantic dynamics, fans can’t help but hope for Ji Hoon to end up with Min Joo. From moving day mishaps to late-night encounters, here are five standout Ji Hoon and Min Joo scenes that had everyone buzzing. Warning: spoilers ahead! Ji Hoon helping Min Joo move in The episode opens on a lighthearted note as Yoon Jae (ASTRO’s Yoon San Ha), still reeling from hurting Ji Hoon in the previous episode, tries to redeem himself with some borrowed charm. Inspired by his father, who woos his mother with a teddy bear balloon and a headband dance, Yoon Jae attempts to recreate the moment. But his plans are quickly interrupted when Min Joo arrives, boxes in tow, announcing that she is moving into the very same building as Ji Hoon. Naturally, she calls on her dependable Yoon Jae oppa to help with the heavy lifting, but things don’t go as planned. Yoon Jae struggles to keep up as Ji Hoon swoops in to do the heavy work. From effortlessly carrying a table with one hand to dusting shelves neither Min Joo nor Yoon Jae can reach, Ji Hoon unintentionally steals the spotlight, even though all she wanted was to prevent Yoon Jae and Min Joo from staying too close. Despite Min Joo’s playful nagging, the whole sequence feels straight out of a rom-com montage, with Ji Hoon showing off her strength in the most unsuspecting way. Viewers couldn’t help but point out how much it resembled someone trying to impress a crush. Ji Hoon being momentarily mesmerized Once the dust settles after the move, Min Joo takes a moment to rehydrate. And here is where the show slips in a scene fans can’t stop dissecting. With Chuu’s natural charm radiating through her role as Min Joo, her simple act of drinking water turns into a moment where both Yoon Jae and Ji Hoon pause to admire her. The ambiguity is delightful. Are both main leads genuinely taken aback by her beauty, or is Ji Hoon simply stunned at Min Joo’s boldness? For shippers, the answer is obvious. For casual viewers, it adds another layer of tension between the three. The camera doesn’t resolve the question. Instead, it lingers just enough to let the audience choose their interpretation. Under the spotlight at the Hanok Village Autumn Festival If the earlier moments were subtle teases, the Hanok Village Autumn Festival is where Ji Hoon and Min Joo’s dynamic truly steps into the spotlight. Hours before the festival, Min Joo stumbles upon a discarded job poster tossed out by Ji Hoon. Later, she calls him to the event and surprises him with a part-time opportunity. When Ji Hoon asks why she didn’t call Yoon Jae instead, Min Joo cheekily responds that they needed someone “more chiseled” and that unlike Ji Hoon, Yoon Jae is “a soft white tofu.” While the scene is wrapped in humor, fans couldn’t ignore the underlying care. Did Min Joo really only call him because she thought Ji Hoon fit the job perfectly, or was it her way of quietly supporting him after noticing he was looking for a part-time job? The drama doesn’t spell it out, but the implication is enough to make the Ji Hoon and Min Joo ship feel less like a fantasy and more like a possibility. Ji Hoon to the rescue Earlier in the series, Ji Hoon tried to avenge Yu Ri, a moment that made fans ship the best friend duo, and this week the same thing happened with Min Joo and Ji Hoon. Min Joo’s junior, who initially seemed harmless, crosses the line from crush to stalker. After lying about a group project to get Min Joo alone, he escalates his obsession by following her to her new residence and even attempting to abduct her when she rejects his advances. Cue Ji Hoon’s timely arrival. Armed with nothing but a bubble wand, she manages to fend off the stalker and protect Min Joo, giving fans the satisfying hero moment they had been waiting for. The parallels weren’t lost on viewers, as fans pointed out the irony. Min Joo once crossed boundaries herself when pursuing Yoon Jae, even dressing up as Ji Eun to get close to him. This confrontation may just be the mirror she needs to reflect on her past mistakes. A near romantic moment The climax of the episode, and perhaps the most talked-about scene, comes when Ji Hoon falls ill with a fever. Min Joo finds her sitting weakly on the stairs and brings her inside to rest. As Ji Hoon drifts in and out of sleep, she clings to Min Joo’s hand and begins to cry, vulnerable in a way rarely seen from her. Min Joo, torn between leaving and comforting her, eventually settles beside Ji Hoon, holding her hand until she herself falls asleep. If this were any other K-drama, the moment would practically scream romance. Two characters, exhausted yet tender, falling asleep in each other’s arms is the textbook “realization of love” scene. While the series will most likely end with Ji Hoon turning back into her old self and reuniting with Yoon Jae, the framing, the softness, and the unspoken intimacy left fans longing for an alternate ending. While episodes 7 and 8 highlighted Min Joo and Ji Hoon’s evolving relationship, another standout moment came when Ji Hoon was encouraged to enter a writing competition. With this push, she may finally rediscover her lost passion and channel it toward finding stability in her otherwise unsettled life. Hey Soompiers! What did you think of last week’s episodes? Let us know in the comments below! Javeria is a binge-watching specialist who loves devouring entire K-dramas in one sitting. Good screenwriting, beautiful cinematography, and a lack of clichés are the way to her heart. As a music fanatic, she listens to multiple artists across different genres and stans the self-producing idol group SEVENTEEN. You can talk to her on Instagram @javeriayousufs. Currently watching: “My Girlfriend is the Man!” and “My Lovely Journey“
Yoo Jung Hoo’s Sudden Action Leaves Yoon San Ha Flustered In “My Girlfriend Is The Man!”
“My Girlfriend is the Man!” has shared new stills ahead of its upcoming episode! Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, “My Girlfriend is the Man!” is a romantic comedy about a college student whose girlfriend unexpectedly transforms into a man. ASTRO’s Yoon San Ha stars as Park Yoon Jae, an astronomy student who is head over heels for his girlfriend Kim Ji Eun (OH MY GIRL’s Arin). Due to a gene that runs in her family, Kim Ji Eun suddenly turns into a handsome man (played by Yoo Jung Hoo) and begins going by the name Kim Ji Hoon. Spoilers In the previous episode, Kim Ji Hoon was upset that he could not join Park Yoon Jae on a trip to the Hawaii observatory, which Park Yoon Jae had revealed was his dream, until he returns to being a woman. On top of that, he was shocked to learn that his grandfather (Yoon Joo Sang) was actually a grandmother, living as a man without being able to return to being a woman. The upcoming episode will depict a change in Kim Ji Hoon and Park Yoon Jae’s relationship. In the episode, Kim Ji Hoon treats Park Yoon Jae differently when they meet at school. When Yoon Jae, who had arrived early and was waiting, sees Ji Hoon, he greets Kim Ji Hoon with a serious expression, hiding whatever he was looking at, while Kim Ji Hoon says something that surprises Park Yoon Jae. Kim Ji Hoon suggests they get up and walk, then suddenly puts his arm around Park Yoon Jae, leaving him flustered. The production team commented, “’My Girlfriend is the Man!’ will continue to deliver twists and surprises,” adding, “Please pay attention to whether the relationship between Park Yoon Jae and Kim Ji Hoon will change following the eventful eighth episode.” The next episode of “My Girlfriend is the Man!” will air on August 20 at 9:50 p.m. KST.
August Individual Rookie Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual rookie idols! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various rookie idols, using big data collected from July 7 to August 7. Hearts2Hearts’ Ian topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 316,581, marking a 5.37 percent increase in her score since July. High-ranking phrases in her keyword analysis included “center beauty,” “ceremonial first pitch,” and “Gayo Daejeon,” while her highest-ranking related terms included “innocent,” “pretty,” and “refreshing.” Ian’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 87.05 percent positive reactions. Meanwhile, ILLIT’s Wonhee held onto her spot at second place with a brand reputation index of 252,413. KiiiKiii’s Jiyu maintained her position at third place with a brand reputation index of 231,546, and ILLIT’s Minju came in at a close fourth with a score of 220,265. Finally, Hearts2Hearts’ Jiwoo rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 214,496, marking a 44.26 percent rise in her score since July. Check out the top 30 for this month below! Hearts2Hearts’ Ian ILLIT’s Wonhee KiiiKiii’s Jiyu ILLIT’s Minju Hearts2Hearts’ Jiwoo MEOVV’s Anna ILLIT’s Yunah ILLIT’s Moka TWS’s Shinyu BABYMONSTER’s Ahyeon izna’s Yoon Jiyoon TWS’s Dohoon Hearts2Hearts’ Ye-on Hearts2Hearts’ Yuha Hearts2Hearts’ Stella Hearts2Hearts’ Carmen Hearts2Hearts’ A-na ILLIT’s Iroha BABYMONSTER’s Asa MEOVV’s Gawon Hearts2Hearts’ Juun izna’s Mai KiiiKiii’s Haeum izna’s Bang Jeemin KiiiKiii’s Sui KATSEYE’s Lara TWS’s Jihoon MEOVV’s Ella KiiiKiii’s Leesol TWS’s Youngjae
HUNTR/X Earns Quadruple Crown On Circle Weekly Charts + EVNNE Tops Album Chart
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of August 3 to 9! Overall Digital Chart + Streaming Chart Fictional girl group HUNTR/X from the popular animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” achieved a quadruple crown on this week’s Circle charts with their hit song “Golden,” which topped no less than four different charts: the overall digital chart, streaming chart, download chart, and global K-pop chart. The top five songs on this week’s overall digital chart and streaming chart were exactly the same. HUNTR/X’s “Golden” (sung by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami) remained No. 1, followed by “KPop Demon Hunters” boy band Saja Boys’ “Soda Pop” (sung by Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, U-KISS’s Kevin Woo, and samUIL Lee) at No. 2, BLACKPINK’s “JUMP” at No. 3, ALLDAY PROJECT’s “FAMOUS” at No. 4, and WOODZ (Cho Seung Youn)’s “Drowning” at No. 5. Download Chart The top three songs on this week’s digital download chart were the same as the overall digital chart and streaming chart: HUNTR/X’s “Golden” rose to No. 1, with Saja Boys’ “Soda Pop” climbing to No. 2 and BLACKPINK’s “JUMP” following at No. 3. Jeong Dong Won’s “Easy Lover” debuted at No. 4 on this week’s chart, while Saja Boys’ “Your Idol” rounded out the top five for the week. Album Chart EVNNE claimed two of the top four spots on this week’s physical album chart with their new mini album “LOVE ANECDOTE(S).” The regular version of the mini album debuted at No. 1, while the POCA version charted separately at No. 4. EPEX’s “Youth Chapter 3: ROMANTIC YOUTH” rose to No. 2 this week, while the EVER version of SAY MY NAME’s “iLy” entered the chart at No. 3. Finally, the new LP version of BTS’s RM’s 2024 solo album “Right Place, Wrong Person” debuted at No. 5 on this week’s chart. Global K-Pop Chart Once again, the “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack swept four of the top five spots on this week’s global K-pop chart. HUNTR/X’s “Golden” continued its reign at No. 1, trailed by Saja Boys’ “Soda Pop” at No. 2, Saja Boys’ “Your Idol” at No. 3, and HUNTR/X’s “How It’s Done” at No. 5. Finally, BLACKPINK’s “JUMP” stayed strong at No. 4 on this week’s chart.