[K-Enter] BTS’s J-Hope tops iTunes 'Top Songs' chart in 61 countries

Time for our daily K-enter news with Walter Lee.

J-Hope of BTS has again achieved global success with his latest single "Killin' It Girl", which topped the iTunes "Top Songs" chart in 61 countries following its release on Friday, according to his agency BigHit Music on Saturday.

The track claimed the No. 1 spot in several countries, including Australia, Brazil, Denmark, and France. On both the "Worldwide iTunes Song Chart" and the "European iTunes Song Chart", the original and solo versions ranked No. 1 and No. 2, respectively. The music video also made it into the Top 10 on YouTube's "Trending Music Videos" chart in 38 countries, including the U.S., U.K., Germany, and Canada.

Congratulations to J-Hope, but the news doesn't stop there does it Walter?

On the same day as the release of "Killin' It Girl", J-Hope wrapped up his world tour with an encore concert titled 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' FINAL, held on Friday and Saturday at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium. This event marked the conclusion of his tour, which began in February at the KSPO Dome in Seoul Olympic Park.

The Friday show coincided with the anniversary of BTS's debut and featured surprise guest appearances by Jin and Jungkook . It was the first time in 2 years and 8 months that BTS members shared the stage for a group performance.

RM, Jimin, V and SUGA, were also present in the audience to support the show. J-Hope's world tour has spanned 33 shows across 16 cities, drawing a total audience of 524,000.

The countdown is on soon we'll be able to see all the boys under one roof, or one stage again, when Suga officially completes his mandatory military service in less than a weeek. Let's now talk about another countdown to the final season of Squid Game. What's the news?

The final trailer for Squid Game Season 3 has officially been unveiled and this season follows Seong Gi-hun , who returns to the deadly games with a personal agenda. The story also delves into the journey of the Front Man , who reenters the game while concealing his true identity and of course there are challenges along the way.

This final trailer ties together the overarching storyline of Squid Game, from Season 1 through Season 2 and into the much-anticipated Season 3. As the internationally acclaimed series approaches its conclusion, Squid Game Season 3 will premiere globally on Netflix on June 27.

Thanks for the news Walter, now it's time for our AI anchor Ari for more culture news. Ari take it away.