Updated December 12 KST:

On December 12, a media outlet reported that Cho Sae Ho will appear on the new variety show “GD and Friends” (working title) alongside G-Dragon and Jung Hyung Don.

In response to the report, Cho Sae Ho’s agency stated, “[Cho Sae Ho] received an offer to appear on the program and is positively discussing it.” Cho Sae Ho is known to be close friends with G-Dragon and formed a connection with PD Kim Tae Ho through “Infinite Challenge” in the past.

“GD and Friends” is a new variety program helmed by “Infinite Challenge” PD Kim Tae Ho and is expected to feature many of G-Dragon’s close celebrity friends. It has been reported that he recently completed filming for the first episode of the show with G-Dragon and that Jung Hyung Don has also confirmed his appearance on the show.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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BIGBANG’s G-Dragon is set to star in an exciting new variety show!

On December 11, OSEN reported that G-Dragon will star in a new show helmed by “Infinite Challenge” PD Kim Tae Ho, tentatively titled “GD and Friends.” Filming for the first episode has reportedly already wrapped, with comedian Jung Hyung Don also making an appearance.

While it is not clear whether Jung Hyung Don is part of the main cast or appearing as a guest, TEO, the content production company founded by PD Kim Tae Ho, shared, “PD Kim Tae Ho is preparing a new show featuring G-Dragon and Jung Hyung Don with plans for it to air next year.” Though the official title of the show has not been confirmed, it is currently being referred to as “GD and Friends” or “good day.”

PD Kim Tae Ho personally shared, “There has been a lot of anticipation for their reunion, so we decided to bring G-Dragon and Jung Hyung Don together.” He added, “As the filming is still in its early stages, the specific details will be shared later through an official announcement.”

“GD and Friends” will reportedly air through MBC in 2025 with filming expected to continue through January 2025. An MBC representative revealed, “We are positively discussing the airing of PD Kim Tae Ho and G-Dragon’s new variety show ‘GD and Friends.’”

“GD and Friends” marks a long-awaited reunion between G-Dragon and PD Kim Tae Ho, who last worked together during the peak years of “Infinite Challenge.” In the 2013 Infinite Challenge Freeway Song Festival, G-Dragon and Jung Hyung Don formed an iconic pairing, captivating audiences with their playful banter and hilarious chemistry, which earned them the Best Couple Award at the 2013 MBC Entertainment Awards.

Stay tuned for updates!

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BIGBANG’s G-Dragon is set to star in an exciting new variety show!

On December 11, OSEN reported that G-Dragon will star in a new show helmed by “Infinite Challenge” PD Kim Tae Ho, tentatively titled “GD and Friends.” Filming for the first episode has reportedly already wrapped, with comedian Jung Hyung Don also making an appearance.

While it is not clear whether Jung Hyung Don is part of the main cast or appearing as a guest, TEO, the content production company founded by PD Kim Tae Ho, shared, “PD Kim Tae Ho is preparing a new show featuring G-Dragon and Jung Hyung Don with plans for it to air next year.” Though the official title of the show has not been confirmed, it is currently being referred to as “GD and Friends” or “good day.”

PD Kim Tae Ho personally shared, “There has been a lot of anticipation for their reunion, so we decided to bring G-Dragon and Jung Hyung Don together.” He added, “As the filming is still in its early stages, the specific details will be shared later through an official announcement.”

“GD and Friends” will reportedly air through MBC in 2025 with filming expected to continue through January 2025. An MBC representative revealed, “We are positively discussing the airing of PD Kim Tae Ho and G-Dragon’s new variety show ‘GD and Friends.’”

“GD and Friends” marks a long-awaited reunion between G-Dragon and PD Kim Tae Ho, who last worked together during the peak years of “Infinite Challenge.” In the 2013 Infinite Challenge Freeway Song Festival, G-Dragon and Jung Hyung Don formed an iconic pairing, captivating audiences with their playful banter and hilarious chemistry, which earned them the Best Couple Award at the 2013 MBC Entertainment Awards.

Stay tuned for updates!

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aespa’s “Whiplash” maintains its hold onto the top spot for the sixth consecutive week. Congratulations to aespa!

Moving up four spots to No. 2 is Taeyeon’s “Letter To Myself.” Up six spots to No. 3 is DAY6’s “HAPPY.”

There are two new songs in the top 10 this week.

G-Dragon’s “HOME SWEET HOME,” featuring fellow BIGBANG members Taeyang and Daesung, debuts at No. 4. “HOME SWEET HOME” is a nostalgic hip hop song that conveys the message that he has returned to his fans.

Debuting at No. 10 is TWS “Last Festival,” the title track from their single “Last Bell.” A remake of Seo Taiji And Boys’ song from 1993, TWS’s “Last Festival” expresses completely different vibes from the original song.

About the Soompi Music Chart

Soompi Music Chart takes into account rankings by various major music charts in Korea as well as the hottest trending artists on Soompi, making it a unique chart that reflects what’s going on in K-pop not only in Korea but around the world. Our chart is composed of the following sources:

Circle Singles + Albums – 30%
Hanteo Singles + Albums – 20%
Spotify Weekly Chart – 15%
Soompi Airplay – 15%
YouTube K-Pop Songs + Music Videos – 20%

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of November 24 to 30!

Album Chart

TWS topped this week’s physical album chart with their new single album “Last Bell,” which debuted at No. 1.

WayV’s new mini album “FREQUENCY” entered the chart at No. 2, while “I-LAND 2” girl group izna’s debut mini album “N/a” followed at No. 3.

Red Velvet’s Irene’s solo debut mini album “Like A Flower” entered the chart at No. 4, and NCT DREAM’s latest album “DREAMSCAPE” climbed back up to No. 5 for the week.

Download Chart

BIGBANG’s G-Dragon topped the download chart with his new single “HOME SWEET HOME” featuring Taeyang and Daesung, which rose to No. 1 this week.

BTS’s V’s new single “Winter Ahead” with Park Hyo Shin debuted at No. 2, while the Korean version of WayV’s title track “FREQUENCY” debuted at No. 3.

PLAVE’s “We don’t stop” (from the soundtrack of “The Fiery Priest 2”) stayed strong at No. 4, with Irene’s solo debut track “Like A Flower” entering the chart at No. 5.

Overall Digital Chart

BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars once again maintained their triple crown on the Circle charts, where their smash hit “APT.” topped the overall digital chart, streaming chart, and global K-pop chart for the sixth week in a row.

G-Dragon’s “HOME SWEET HOME” shot to No. 2 on the overall digital chart this week, while his previous single “POWER” held steady at No. 4.

aespa’s “Whiplash” stayed strong at No. 3 on this week’s chart, with Hwang Karam’s “I’m Firefly” rising to No. 5.

Streaming Chart

The top four songs on this week’s streaming chart and overall digital chart were exactly the same: Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” came in at No. 1, G-Dragon’s “HOME SWEET HOME” at No. 2, aespa’s “Whiplash” at No. 3, and G-Dragon’s “POWER” at No. 4.

Finally, aespa’s Karina’s solo song “UP” rounded out the top five for the week.

Global K-Pop Chart

Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” continued its reign at No. 1 on the global K-pop chart this week, while Rosé’s new pre-release single “number one girl” rose to No. 4.

G-Dragon’s “HOME SWEET HOME” soared to No. 2 for the week, followed by aespa’s “Whiplash” at No. 3 and BTS’s Jin’s “Running Wild” at No. 5.

Social Chart

The top four artists on this week’s social chart remained exactly the same as last week: BLACKPINK remained No. 1, trailed by BABYMONSTER at No. 2, FIFTY FIFTY at No. 3, and BTS at No. 4. Finally, NewJeans rose to No. 5 for the week.

Congratulations to all of the artists!

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