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TXT joins ‘Jessi's Showterview' as ‘Freeze’ turns longest-charting K-pop album on Billboard 200

August 3 was a busy day with TXT making Billboard history, releasing teasers for upcoming album and announcing appearance on 'Jessi's Showterview'

Today is a good day to be a fan of TXT. Along with the release of teasers for their repackaged album ‘The Chaos Chapter: Fight or Escape’, the K-pop group has also been making history on Billboard with their second studio album ‘The Chaos Chapter: Freeze’, their b-sides ‘Anti-Romantic’ and ‘Magic’, as well as the title track ‘0x1=Lovesong (I Know I Love You)’. Additionally, they’ve also been invited to the K-pop star, Jessi’s own variety show. 

TXT are getting ready to release a new album soon, but MOAs are not ready to let go of their last album ‘Freeze’. As TXT’s second studio album, it was released back in May. However, it is still breaking records and charting on several music charts all around the world including Billboard. ‘Freeze’ happens to be the first and only K-pop album to have stayed on Billboard 200 chart for seven whole weeks.

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TXT break records on Billboard

‘Freeze’ first debuted on Billboard 200 at No 5, which was its peak. Currently, it is at No 181, however, it has not dropped from the chart once since its entry. The album also entered other Billboard charts this week. It was at No 5 on World Albums, No 14 on Top Current Album Sales and No 19 on Top Album Sales chart. Furthermore, ‘Anti-Romatic’ was at No 22 on World Digital Song sales which make it its seventh week on the chart along with the title track ‘0x1=Lovesong (I Know I Love You)’. ‘Magic’ too reached a new peak of No 36 by re-entering Billboard’s Pop Radio Airplay chart.

‘Magic' first entered the chart in the second week of July which makes TXT the fastest K-pop act to ever debut on the Pop Radio Airplay chart. They’re also the 5th K-pop act to enter after BTS, Monsta X, Blackpink and LOONA. It was also announced that the group would be appearing on Jessi’s variety show called ‘Jessi’s Showterview’. The episode will air on August 19 at 6:30 pm KST (5:30 am ET).

'Jessi's Showterview'

Known for her vivacious personality and high energy, Jessi’s appearance on any interview or variety show as a guest or a host always equals a fun time for everyone present including the viewers. Ever since the K-pop star got her own variety show, fans of other artists insist that they get invited to ‘Jessi’s Showterview’. On the show, she talks about the artist’s latest release, plays games and reveals fun TMIs. Also known for being frank, Jessi doesn’t shy away from unconventional topics which shows an honest side of her guests.

'Album of the year'

Thus MOA Twitter was in chaos as fans didn’t know which news to focus on. Several topics like ‘Jessi’, ‘TXT ON BILLBOARD 200’ and ‘#FIGHT_OR_ESCAPE’ ended up trending on Twitter. Regarding the teasers of their upcoming release, one fan tweeted, “Who has the best cb concept trailers and why is it tomorrow by together.” Another fan tweeted, “Everything is so aesthetic wow.” On the Billboard achievement, one fan tweeted, “No one can stop your success TXT ON BILLBOARD 200.” Another tweeted, “I think FREEZE album of the year.”

Fans were most excited for ‘Jessi’s Showterview’ as they couldn’t wait to see the chaotic side of TXT, “No cuz jessi most of the time doesnt go with the normal flow of the script and knowing txt their all really funny and witty, i know they'll just make it more idk.... chaotic?” Another tweeted, “I want a yeonjun and jessi twerk battle on the jessi show pls.” One tweeted, “Txt x jessi interactions would be so fun and chaotic seeing how jessi made mc soobin comfortable and have fun.”

TXT will appear on ‘Jessi’s Showterview’ on August 19 at 6:30 pm KST (5:30 am ET).