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TWICE Soars To New Heights On Billboard Hot 100 As "Strategy" Rises For 4th Week
TWICE’s “Strategy” shows no signs of slowing down on Billboard’s Hot 100! For the fourth week in a row, TWICE’s 2024 hit “Strategy” has climbed to a new peak on the Hot 100, Billboard’s weekly ranking of the most popular songs in the United States. On August 20 local time, Billboard revealed that “Strategy”—which was first released in December 2024 but has recently been climbing up the charts due to its inclusion on the “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack—had jumped to No. 62 on the Hot 100, marking TWICE’s highest ranking to date as a full group. Meanwhile, Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung’s version of the “KPop Demon Hunters” original song “Takedown” also rose to a new peak of No. 60 in its sixth consecutive week on the chart. Congratulations to TWICE!
KATSEYE's "Gabriela" Re-Enters Billboard Hot 100 + Achieves Their Highest Ranking Yet
Two months after its release, KATSEYE’s “Gabriela” is back on Billboard’s Hot 100! On August 19 local time, Billboard announced that “Gabriela” had returned to the Hot 100 following KATSEYE’s recent performance at Lollapalooza. In its fourth non-consecutive week on the chart, “Gabriela” re-entered the Hot 100 at a new peak of No. 76—marking KATSEYE’s highest ranking on the U.S. chart to date. “Gabriela” also rose to No. 21 on Billboard’s Global Excl. U.S. chart and No. 24 on the Global 200 in its eighth week on both charts, while “Gnarly” jumped to No. 80 on the Global 200 and No. 83 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart in its 15th week. Finally, KATSEYE climbed back up to No. 52 on Billboard’s Artist 100, marking their 11th overall week on the chart. Congratulations to KATSEYE on their new personal record!
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!
Watch: KiiiKiii Takes 1st Win For "DANCING ALONE" On "The Show"; Performances By idntt, SECRET NUMBER, And More
KiiiKiii has won their first music show trophy for their new song “DANCING ALONE”! On the August 19 episode of “The Show,” the candidates for first place were idntt’s “BOYtude,” KiiiKiii’s “DANCING ALONE,” and AMPERS&ONE’s “That’s That.” KiiiKiii ultimately took the win with a total of 6,242 points. Congratulations to KiiiKiii! Watch their performance and win below: Other performers on today’s show included idntt, SECRET NUMBER, YOUNG POSSE, ASTRO’s ZOONIZINI, EVNNE, AMPERS&ONE, MADEIN S, CLOSE YOUR EYES, Queenz Eye, SEVENTOEIGHT, Doha, and KEJIMIN. Check out their performances below! idntt – “Storm” and “BOYtude” SECRET NUMBER – “Don’t Touch” YOUNG POSSE – “FREESTYLE” ASTRO’s ZOONIZINI – “Some Things Never Change” EVNNE – “How Can I Do” AMPERS&ONE – “Seesaw” and “That’s That” MADEIN S – “BLUE” CLOSE YOUR EYES – “Paint Candy” Queenz Eye – “ACHA!” and “Feel the Vibe” SEVENTOEIGHT – “PDSR (Please Don’t Stop the Rain)” Doha – “That’s Me” KEJIMIN – “Neko Neko”
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“