[K-Enter] BLACKPINK, first K-pop group to top global Spotify chart for third time

So, let's kick off with K-Enter! First off, we have more BLACKPINK news carried over from yesterday!

Yesterday, we talked about BLACKPINK's global success on the global iTunes chart with their new single "JUMP." Today, Tuesday, "JUMP" has soared to No. 1 on Spotify's Daily Top Songs Global chart. What makes this special?

This marks the group's third time topping the chart, following "Pink Venom" and "Shut Down" in 2022. That's the most chart-toppers for any K-pop group.

BLACKPINK recently sold out the North American shows of their world tour "DEADLINE," kicking off over the weekend at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the girls are the first girl group ever to sell out two nights at SoFi Stadium, drawing a record-breaking crowd of 100,000 over the two days according to YG Entertainment.

I heard Bruno Mars even made an appearance on Sunday to sing with Rosé on their song "APT." it must have been quite the show.

Next up, let's talk about time travel. with NCT DREAM.

NCT DREAM are back with their fifth studio album "Go Back To The Future", centered around a time-travel theme. They held a press conference for the album on Monday in Seoul.

"Go Back To The Future" follows the members as they travel through time and space in search of their most radiant selves.

Drawing inspiration from the film "Back to the Future", the concept features a hoverboard time machine that lets them explore the past, present, and future.

Haechan shared, "2016, the year we debuted, represents the past, while 2025 is set as the present. The future is imagined as a surreal world where a quirky version of NCT DREAM exists, complete with superpowers and everyday interactions with AI companions."

The album features nine tracks, including dual title tracks: "BTTF (Back To The Future)" and "CHILLER."

Walter, we haven't been doing the show for even a year but have you noticed the increase in the number of virtual idols we have been reporting on?

To me it's fascinating, I have to say I thought it would never catch on.

The virtual idol group PLAVE have a concert coming soon called "2025 PLAVE Asia Tour " in Seoul.

This marks PLAVE's first-ever Asia tour since their debut, with concerts scheduled from August 15 to 17 at the KSPO Dome in Seoul.

The final show on August 17 will be screened at around 10 Lotte Cinemas and 20 CGV theatres.

I should be specific, although this is billed as an Asia tour, all shows will take place in Seoul BUT on August 17 this will be screened across certain locations in Asia.

PLAVE, Huntrix, Saja Boys, who else. maybe Ari one day ?

But, before she joins a virtual K-pop group, she will continue to give us the latest news on the culture front. Ari, over to you!