[K-Enter] 1st-generation iconic idol group H.O.T. to reunite for full-group performance

Time for our daily dose of K-enter news. And today Walter we are starting off with something H.O.T.! H.O.T., one of the most iconic first-generation K-pop groups, will be returning to the stage as a full group and is set to headline the "Hanteo Music Festival," taking place at Seoul World Cup Stadium on September 6 and 7. September 7, also marks the 29th anniversary of their debut. This will be the first time in six years that all five members have performed together, following their last concert in September 2019. As one of K-pop's most iconic first-generation idol groups, H.O.T. debuted in 1996 and achieved massive success with numerous hits such as "Candy," "Descent of Warriors" "Light," and "Happiness," cementing their legendary status in the Korean music industry. From one group of H.O.T. artists to another hot K-pop icon! Let's talk Jennie! BLACKPINK's Jennie has once again earned recognition for her musical artistry. On Monday, Billboard revealed its "25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2025 (So Far): Critic's Picks" list, naming Jennie's "Like JENNIE", the main track from her first full-length solo album "Ruby", as the No. 1 pick. Billboard praised the track as "a powerful two-minute anthem that goes beyond just charting on the "Hot 100" and "Pop Airplay", it cements Jennie's status as the next-gen 'It Girl.'" The outlet added, "Her razor-sharp rap turns negative narratives on their head and delivers what might be the most confident performance of her career." Jennie also topped Spotify's "2025 Mid-Year Global Impact List" with "Like JENNIE." In fact, nine of her tracks, including the hit single, were featured on the list underscoring her wide-reaching global influence. Congratulations to Jennie! Lastly, let's hear about another group thats smashing the charts. TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) have once again proven their global impact, with their 4th studio album "The Star Chapter: TOGETHER," selling nearly 1.43 million copies on its release day, Monday, securing another million-seller milestone. According to "Hanteo Chart" on Tuesday, the album sold approximately 1 million 428 thousand copies on its first day, landing at No. 1 on the daily physical album chart. Starting with "Minisode 2: Thursday's Child" in 2022, TXT have now achieved six consecutive first-week million-sellers with their Korean releases. As of 8 a.m. the morning of the release day, the album also topped "iTunes Top Albums" charts in 19 regions, including Japan, Chile, and Hong Kong. It ranked No. 2 on both the Worldwide and European iTunes Albums Charts. The title track "Beautiful Strangers" also reached No. 1 on the iTunes Top Songs chart in nine countries. The group just keeps continuing to build a better tomorrow. Thanks for the news Walter. Now, let's go to our AI anchor Ari for more culture news. Ari!