Global girl group LE SSERAFIM's first single album "Spaghetti," a collaboration with BTS's J-Hope, hit the global charts within 10 hours of its release. Released at 1 p.m. KST on October 24, "Spaghetti (feat. j-hope of BTS)" topped the iTunes charts in 40 countries immediately after release, generating explosive reactions. Notably, both the Korean and English versions simultaneously entered the top 10 on the U.S. iTunes chart, an unprecedented achievement. This set a new record for the highest debut ranking by a 4th-generation girl group on U.S. iTunes.

This collaboration showed strong reactions right after release. "Spaghetti" debuted at number 17 on U.S. iTunes and rose to number 5 within a few hours, breaking records. As of midnight on the 25th, it ranked number 1 in Brazil and Mexico, number 2 in Japan, number 4 in France, and number 5 in Canada, receiving balanced love worldwide. In the UK, it climbed 63 spots to reach number 14, continuing its upward momentum.

The music video for "Spaghetti," directed by Gabriel Cho, recorded 6.7 million views within 11 hours of release, proving explosive interest. It continued to rise and reached number 1 on the global YouTube music video trending chart. The music video perfectly showcases the synergy between LE SSERAFIM and J-Hope, combining food-themed visuals with dynamic choreography.

On Twitter, hashtags "#SPAGHETTI_FT_JHOPE" and "#EAT_IT_UP_SPAGHETTI" are trending worldwide, confirming enthusiastic fan reactions. Fans mentioned J-Hope's real name, Jung Hoseok, expressing their excitement, and some humorously commented, "Today's lunch is definitely spaghetti." Some fans left humorous comments quoting the lyrics, "What happened to the diet?"

The album track "Pearlies" is also attracting great attention. "Spaghetti" is a track that harmoniously blends pop and rap, dealing with themes of indulgence and rebellion. It is praised for creating a new musical synergy by combining LE SSERAFIM's confident energy with J-Hope's unique rap. Especially, the chorus "EAT IT UP EAT IT UP" has been noted for its catchy appeal.

This collaboration demonstrates the powerful impact that collaborations between K-pop artists can have. Collaborations among artists within the HYBE label are driving global streaming and trends. LE SSERAFIM's global fanbase and BTS J-Hope's influence as a solo artist create synergy, strengthening both fandoms.

The collaboration between LE SSERAFIM and J-Hope contributes to the globalization of K-pop, and the synergy brought by the union of the two artists is expected to continue. They are receiving positive responses not only for their musical achievements but also for their communication with fans. "Spaghetti" is becoming more than just music; it is establishing itself as a cultural phenomenon and is expected to play an important role in the future development of K-pop.

This achievement will remain a case showing how K-pop artists can establish themselves in the global market. The collaboration between LE SSERAFIM and J-Hope is expected to present new possibilities for K-pop and provide fans with unforgettable experiences.